Cleaning Bathrooms Performance Checklist

Cleaning Bathrooms

1. Review the client’s care plan for instructions and preferences.
2. Check supplies and equipment
3. Wear gloves
4. Clean mirrors
   • Wipe with paper towel and glass cleaner
   • Dry with paper towel as necessary
5. Clean sinks and counter top
   • With hot, soapy water and disinfectant. Rinse and dry with a clean cloth.
   • Wipe and dry taps.
6. Clean tub, shower, and shower curtains
   • With hot, soapy water and disinfectant. Rinse and dry with a clean cloth.
   • Wipe and dry taps.
   • Hang bath mat to dry, or place in the laundry
7. Clean surfaces
   • With hot, soapy water and disinfectant wipe windowsills, bathroom tiles, soap holders, and door handles.
   • Rinse and dry all surfaces
8. Replenish supplies
   • Toilet paper, tissues, personal care products, etc.
   • Fresh hand towels
9. Clean toilet
   • Ensure you are wearing gloves.
   • Clean the toilet tank with toilet bowl cleaner or disinfectant. Do not use bleach.
   • Clean the toilet bowl, outside and inside. Clean under the bowl and under/behind the seat.
   • With fresh cloths or paper towel, clean and dry the toilet seat, toilet handle, and outer surfaces.
   • Wash hands and discard gloves
10. Clean floors
    • Sweep floors
    • Damp mop floors
    • Dry floors to prevent falls.
11. As necessary, place a fresh bathmat in the bathroom.
12. Empty wastebasket. Place garbage, recyclables, and compost materials into appropriate containers.
13. Report and record observations according to agency policy.