Lesson 1High-touch surface disinfection strategy: validated disinfectants, dwell time, verification methodsThis lesson details a planned approach to disinfecting high-touch areas like armrests, latches, switches, and screens. It covers approved disinfectants, proper dwell times, wiping methods, and checks using sight, touch, or ATP tools.
Mapping cabin high-touch surfacesChoosing validated disinfectant productsEnsuring full surface coverage and dwellVerification by visual and ATP checksDocumentation of disinfection cyclesLesson 2Systematic cabin cleaning sequence: aisles, overhead bins, seats, tray tables, armrestsThis lesson describes a step-by-step cabin cleaning order that reduces re-soiling and missed spots. It includes work from top to bottom, covering bins, seats, tables, armrests, plus zoning, team work, and timed turnaround.
Top-to-bottom cleaning principlesZoning aisles and work allocationOverhead bin interior and latchesSeat, armrest, and table sequenceFinal aisle, carpet, and exit checksLesson 3Tray table cleaning and disinfection: procedures, contact-time, materials to avoidThis lesson covers cleaning and disinfecting tray tables with approved products, correct contact times, and safe wiping. It warns against harmful materials, stresses label checks, and prevents damage to plastics, hinges, and finishes.
Pre-cleaning soil and residue removalSelecting compatible disinfectantsApplying and timing disinfectant dwellWiping technique for joints and hingesAvoiding damage to plastics and decalsLesson 4Cross-contamination prevention: color-coded tools, sequence planning, hand hygieneThis lesson explains preventing cross-contamination using colour-coded tools, work planning, and hand washing. It includes separating toilet and kitchen tools, timely glove changes, and storing clean and dirty items apart.
Color-coding tools by cabin zoneSeparating lavatory and galley kitsHand hygiene and glove change rulesClean vs dirty cart organizationBagging and removing contaminated wasteLesson 5Seat pockets, literature, and IFE surfaces: removal, cleaning, and inspectionThis lesson focuses on handling seat pocket items, papers, and screens safely. It covers removing and sorting contents, cleaning pockets and screens, checking for damage or banned items, and reloading properly.
Emptying and sorting seat pocket itemsCleaning and disinfection of pocketsIFE screen and control cleaning stepsIdentifying damage and foreign objectsReloading literature to standardsLesson 6Galley cleaning and slip prevention: floor protocols, spill management, anti-slip residuesThis lesson addresses galley cleaning with food safety and no-slip focus. It explains cleaning surfaces, carts, gear, floors, spill handling, drying, and avoiding slippery residues that harm traction or floors.
Cleaning galley worktops and cartsDisinfecting latches, handles, and railsFloor cleaning agents and dilutionSpill containment and rapid cleanupDrying floors and placing warning signsLesson 7Seat and upholstery care: vacuuming, stain identification and appropriate treatmentsThis lesson teaches proper seat and fabric care, from vacuum patterns to spotting stains and using right treatments. It stresses protecting fabrics, controlling drying, and avoiding harm to seats and safety gear.
Vacuuming patterns and nozzle selectionIdentifying organic vs inorganic stainsApproved cleaners by fabric typeSpot treatment dwell time controlDrying, grooming, and final inspectionLesson 8Lavatory deep and turnaround cleaning: toilets, sinks, waste containers, touchpointsThis lesson covers deep and quick lavatory cleaning of toilets, sinks, mirrors, floors, and bins. It emphasises smell control, limescale removal, touchpoint disinfection, PPE, and safe chemical use in tight spaces.
Turnaround vs deep clean task listsToilet bowl, shroud, and seat stepsSink, counter, and mirror detailingWaste bin emptying and liner changeFloor, thresholds, and odor controlLesson 9Biohazard and sharps handling: containment, PPE escalation, reporting and disposal protocolsThis lesson teaches safe handling of biohazards and sharps, including assessing, containing, upgrading PPE, and using kits. It details labelling, reporting, and disposal via approved waste paths to protect all.
Recognizing biohazard and sharps risksPPE selection and escalation stepsUsing biohazard cleanup kits safelySharps containment and labelingReporting and regulated waste disposal
