Cleaning Bedrooms Performance Checklist

Cleaning Bedrooms

1. Review the client’s care plan for instructions and preferences.
2. Check and gather supplies.
3. Make the bed or straighten the linens.
   • See Bedmaking
4. With client’s permission, tidy the bedside table.
   • Remove books, paper, dirty dishes, etc.
   • Place glasses and reading material within reach.
5. With client’s permission, put away clothing, shoes, other items.
   • Look for items under the bed
6. Empty the wastebasket.
   • Ensure garbage, recyclables, and compost are disposed of according to municipal regulations and client preference.
7. Replenish supplies.
   • Water: discard stale water, replace with fresh
   • Tissues, toilet paper
   • Etc.
8. With client’s permission, use a clean, hot soapy cloth to wipe high-touch surfaces (door handles, doors, light switches). Dry with a dry cloth.
9. With client’s permission, use a damp cloth to dust all surfaces.
   • Dressers
   • Bookshelves
   • Windowsills
   • Bedside table
   • Lamps
10. If applicable, clean the commode with toilet bowl cleaner or disinfectant.
    • Wear gloves
    • Flush contents of the commode in toilet
    • Clean the commode bowl, under the bowl, and behind the seat.
    • Clean and dry commode surfaces with fresh cloths or paper towel.
11. Clean floors according to the type of floor surface
    • Carpet: vacuum
    • Hardwood: dry mop
    • Other floor surfaces: sweep and damp-mop the floor
    • Area rugs: shake outside, return inside and vacuum
12. Report and record observations according to agency policy.