Lesson 1Building walkthrough and area inventory (entrance, stairway, corridors, offices, restrooms, break room)Learn to walk through a building, list all areas, and group them by use, dirt level, and risk. You will make clear cleaning maps that guide paths, job frequency, and staff duties in Gambian settings.
Preparing floor plans and simple area sketchesIdentifying high-traffic and high-touch zonesClassifying areas by risk and soil levelCreating numbered area and room listsDesigning efficient cleaning routes and loopsDocumenting special instructions per areaLesson 2Consumables and supply management: inventory thresholds, reorder triggers, storage rotationLearn to handle consumables and supplies so nothing runs out during a shift. You will set stock levels, reorder points, storage rules, and rotation methods that cut waste and damage in local contexts.
Listing all consumables by area and useSetting par levels and minimum thresholdsDefining reorder triggers and lead timesLabeling and organizing storage shelvesFirst-in, first-out stock rotation rulesTracking usage and spotting unusual spikesLesson 3Surface-specific cleaning: desks, door handles, switches, sinks, microwaves, refrigeratorsExplore how to clean different surfaces safely and well. You will match chemicals and tools to desks, touch points, fixtures, and appliances while avoiding damage and leftover residue.
Desk and workstation cleaning sequenceDoor handles and push plate disinfectionLight switch and control panel wipingSink and faucet descaling and polishingMicrowave and small appliance surfacesRefrigerator exterior and handle cleaningLesson 4Break room cleaning: food safety basics, appliance exterior/interior cleaning, refrigerator maintenanceFocus on clean, food-safe break room cleaning. You will clean tables, counters, sinks, appliances, and fridges while managing crumbs, spills, smells, and cross-contamination risks.
Food safety basics for shared spacesCleaning and sanitizing tables and countersSink, faucet, and drain cleaning stepsMicrowave interior and exterior cleaningRefrigerator interior cleaning and purgingManaging crumbs, spills, and pest risksLesson 5Task-level cleaning procedures: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, glass cleaning, trash removalThis section details step-by-step methods for main cleaning tasks. You will learn right sequences, tool choices, and safety checks for sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, glass care, and trash handling.
Dry and damp dusting techniques by heightCorrect sweeping patterns and dust controlMopping methods: flat, string, and microfiberVacuuming patterns for carpets and hard floorsGlass and mirror streak-free cleaning stepsTrash removal, bagging, and leak preventionLesson 6Daily vs periodic cleaning tasks and frequency determinationTell apart daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and set real frequencies. You will balance looks, hygiene, and budget while noting task lists and review points for supervisors.
Identifying essential daily cleaning tasksDefining weekly and monthly deep tasksSetting task frequency by soil and riskCreating task matrices by area and periodDocumenting checklists for each frequencyReviewing and updating frequencies regularlyLesson 7Time-block scheduling and shift planning for an 8:00–18:00 buildingLearn to build real cleaning schedules for an 8:00–18:00 building. You will block time for tasks, breaks, and checks, match staffing with busy times, and adjust for special events.
Mapping building traffic by time of dayDefining opening and closing routinesTime-blocking core and detail tasksCoordinating staff breaks and rotationsPlanning mid-day touch-up cleaningAdjusting schedules for events and peaksLesson 8Tools and equipment: brooms, mops, buckets, microfiber cloths, vacuum, squeegees, spray bottles, signageUnderstand how to choose, use, and care for main cleaning tools and equipment. You will match tools to tasks, prevent surface damage, and keep gear clean, safe, labeled, and ready for each shift.
Selecting brooms, mops, and mop bucketsUsing microfiber cloths by color and taskVacuum types, filters, and basic upkeepSqueegee and spray bottle safe handlingWet floor signage and hazard placementDaily cleaning of tools after each shiftLesson 9Restroom cleaning: toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, replenishment of supplies, odor controlMaster clean restroom cleaning with a clear order of steps. You will cover toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, partitions, floors, supply restocking, smell control, and preventing cross-contamination.
Restroom entry, inspection, and safety setupColor-coded tools for restroom fixturesToilet and urinal cleaning and disinfectionSink, counter, and mirror cleaning stepsRestocking paper, soap, and hygiene binsOdor control and ventilation best practices
