Light Housekeeping

HOMEMAKER PROCEDURE FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
CARING HOME HELP, INC

	Daily	Weekly	As Needed
KITCHEN:	As needed from meal preparation Wash Dishes Wipe spills from stove, counters refrigerator, and floor Sweep floors Take out trash	Throw out old leftover food. Clean stove burners and other appliances as needed.	Clean oven Defrost freezer and scrub refrigerator
CLIENTS SITTING ROOM:	Straighten up room Throw out old newspapers and mail Encourage the family to dust tabletops and shelves as needed.	Vacuum rugs and dust floors Dust corners of ceilings, baseboards by floors, and windowsills. Dust furniture and lamps. Use a clean dust cloth and a vacuum with attachments, if available, for shelves and chairs. Empty wastebaskets
CLIENTS BEDROOM	Make bed Hang clean clothes and put dirty clothes in hamper .	Change sheets Dust and vacuum Straighten room Empty wastebaskets (Rinse with hot water and household cleanser; wash with hot water and disinfectant as needed.)	Fluff pillows and blankets in dryer-no heat Wash mattress pad, bed skirt, bedspread, and blankets. Store clothes out of season. Clean and organize closets.
BATHROOM	Wash sink, tub and shower Wipe wet floor	Scrub sink and tub/ shower Clean toothbrush holder, soap dish, faucets, mirrors, tub mat, and wall tiles. Scrub toilet Wash floor Empty wastebaskets Replace towels and bath mat with clean ones	Wash floor rugs Clean and organize closets and medicine cabinet.
CLIENT'S LAUNDRY:	As needed

Last modified: September 05, 2007