INSTITUTIONAL HOUSEKEEPING

BY: JUDY N. VASQUEZ, M.A.N.

PURPOSES OF INSTITUTIONAL HOUSEKEEPING

1. Prevent the spread of microorganisms from person to

person.
2. Prepare a clean, comfortable and safe environment for
the guest/ patient.
3. Keep the guests/ patient unit as attractive as possible.
4. To render the unit safe and ready for new guest/ patient.
5. To ensure cleanliness of unit and its equipment.
 Definition of terms:

1. REST
= a bodily state characterized by
minimal functional and
metabolic activities
= a state of motionlessness or
inactivity
= results in feeling refreshed
2. SAFETY
= freedom from harm or danger
= the state of being safe
= protection from injury

3. ENVIRONMENT
= the world around us
= our surroundings (natural
and man- made surroundings)
4. LIGHTING
= having abundant light and
illumination
5. HUMIDITY
= refers to the amount of moisture
in the air
6. TEMPERATURE
= a measurement that indicates
how hot or cold something is
=measures the environment’s heat
and coldness
7. VENTILATION
= refers to the movement or
circulation of air in and out of an
area
8. DUSTING

= removing the dust from the surface of

something by wiping it

9. HOUSEKEEPING
= refers to the maintenance of cleanliness
and order in residential establishment
like a house or a condominium
10. INSTITUTIONAL HOUSEKEEPING
= refers to housekeeping
maintenance in a
commercial lodging
establishment like
offices, hotels,
resorts, inns,
dormitory, hospitals
and apartels.
 STANDARDS OF IDEAL HOUSEKEEPING

• CLEANLINESS

❑All areas are

immaculately clean from
corner to corner, top to
bottom, including
surfaces.
❑Closets, cabinets, and
storage areas are also
kept clean.
❑Furniture and fixtures are
properly dusted, door
knobs and metal fixtures
are polished with the right
metal polishing chemical
(pledge, armour all etc.)
❑Windows and glass panels
are dusted and polished.
❑Floors are vacuumed, and
polished or washed when
necessary
❑Grounds are free from
liters and dirt.
 ORDERLINESS
❑Facilities and fixtures are
properly arranged and installed
in appropriate location.
❑Room amenities are properly
placed.
❑Linens are neatly folded.
❑Beds are made up properly.
Linens are mitered and
are wrinkle-free.
 SANITATION
❑ the whole area is free from
all sources of bacterial
contamination such as
undisposed garbage and
leftovers, stagnant water, etc.
❑Wet trash are properly
underlined and covered with
plastic, and are disposed
regularly.
 SANITATION
❑All items for personal use of
guests which came in contact
with the body like linens,
cutleries, glasses etc., are
sanitized with detergents to
protect guests from possible
bacterial and viral
contamination.
❑Glasses and water jugs installed
in the guestrooms are covered.
❑Areas are protected from pest
infestation and are regularly
fumigated to eliminate parasites.
GUESTS/PATIENTS’ COMFORT
❑Rooms are properly ventilated
and lighted.
❑Guests are not disturbed by
noise and other forms of
distractions.
❑There are sufficient amenities for
the comfort of guest like linens,
toiletries, utensils etc.
❑Wall decors and TV sets are
posted at an angle appropriate for
the eye.
❑No eyesores can be found in
guest/patient contact areas.
 SAFETY
❑ Rooms must be free from any hazard
like open electrical outlets, dangling
wires, damaged tiles, slippery floors,
broken chairs, etc.
❑ Building must be provided with all
required safety materials like
emergency alarms, fire
extinguishers/hoses, luminous safety
signs, well ventilated fire exits. etc.
❑ Safety instructions during emergencies
are available in all rooms
❑ Trained roving guards are available to
check movements in guests in
guest/patient’s rooms and to ensure
protection of guests.
 SAFETY
❑Safety instructions during
emergencies are available in
all rooms.
❑Safe emergency procedure
( presence of emergency
brigade)
PRINCIPLES OF INSTITUTIONAL HOUSEKEEPING
1. Have everything ready before starting to work.
2. Begin working from top to bottom. (ceiling to floor)
3. Work in one direction only.
4. Walls should be cleaned first before the floor.
5. Use damp cloth for furniture not destroyed by moisture.
6. Use dry cloth for electric bulbs and varnished furnitures.
7. Never drag the furniture.
8. Use sticks with one end wrapped with cloth for holes and
crevices.
 EQUIPMENTS NEEDED FOR INSTITUTIONAL HOUSEKEEPING
1. BUCKET/ PAIL
= use with mops for cleaning floors,
5. SCRUBBING PADS
walls and other parts of the building
2. POLISHING CLOTH a. Green = for scrubbing purposes only

= polishing metal surfaces like b. White = for cleaning painted

bathroom fixtures surfaces, glasses, mirrors, marbles,
3. DUSTING CLOTH and porcelain

= use to remove dust by wiping with the 6. MOP

use of a clean cloth 7. FLOOR WAX
4. PLASTIC TRASH BAG
8. BROOM
= used to underline garbage containers
9. DUST PAN
so that the wet garbage does not
penetrate into the corners or the 10. COCONUT FLOOR POLISHER

surfaces of the container

CLEANING STANDARDS
A. CEILINGS, WALLS AND
DOORS
❑Ceiling is free from cobwebs and
dirt.
❑Ceiling fan and fluorescent lights
are thoroughly dusted.
❑Walls are spot free. Water does
not run from floors and fixtures.
❑Corners and areas that are difficult
to reach are cleaned with soft cloth
to remove smudges.
❑Streaks and lap marks are not
visible.
 B. WINDOWS

❑Window glasses do
not have smudges
or watermarks.
❑Window frames and
channels are free
from dust.
.
C. FURNITURES AND
FIXTURES
❑Thoroughly dusted, all
surfaces are free from dirt and
spots.
❑Appliances are properly
arranged and installed in their
appropriate location.
❑Upholstered chairs are
shampooed and vacuumed.
❑Check furnitures for damage
or defects
D. FLOORS
❑Swept or vacuumed, carpet is
shampooed as necessary.
❑Cemented or vinyl floor is
scrubbed or polished.
❑Floors are free from
obstructions.
❑All floors, after thorough
stripping/scrubbing are
applied with thin, smooth, and
even finish (floor wax).
GENERAL RULES IN THE USE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT

❑Check electrical appliances and equipment before use.

= frayed wires, loose plugs and connections
= wearing, tearing and shredding
= never use appliance that is defective
❑Handle equipment with care and make sure they do not
bump on hard surfaces.
❑Clean and store equipment immediately after use
❑Empty dust bags of vacuum cleaners before they get
overloaded
❑Follow manufacturer’s operating instructions.
❑Schedule a regular check up of equipment to prevent serious
breakdown.
❑To avoid electric shock or short circuit do no expose
equipment to rain or water. Store it indoors to protect it from
getting wet. Electrical equipment should never be use in wet
surfaces.
 CLEANING GUIDE: TOP TO BOTTOM
1. Empty the room or start with one side of the room (big room). Put the cabinets, beds, chairs etc in hallways make
sure to leave a space for people to pass through. Start wiping furnitures outside the room.
2. Start with the ceiling – remove cobwebs, sweep (use long handled broom), clean crevices of light and designs.
3. Sweep floor – first time from farthest corner from the main door.
4. Put newspaper linings on all sides of the room.
5. Start cleaning the walls. Top to bottom.
Upper part wall – you can use mop
Middle to lower part – damp cloth
6. Windows, doors, white board, black board. Top to bottom (Dry /Damp cloth).
7. Remove newspaper lining throw in garbage bag.
8. Sweep floor – second time from farthest corner from the main door.
9. Mop floor – damp mop then let it dry.
10. Sweep floor – third time and final time.
11. Return tables, chairs, cabinets, fixtures inside the room.
12. After care of materials. Return borrowed items. Throw garbage.
THANK YOU