Short lessons for cleaners, each with its steps written out under the video. Watch them in order with a new starter, or send one lesson to the cleaner who needs it.
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How to clean office desks
Steps
Clean only authorised clear areas. Ask staff to secure documents, devices and personal items; never read, photograph or discard confidential material.
Remove loose debris, then wipe the desktop, edges and accessible underside with compatible cleaner. Use systematic strokes and fresh cloth faces for each desk.
Follow the site’s touchpoint disinfection procedure where required, including contact time and any rinse. Leave the desk dry before returning approved items.
What you need: Prepare clean lint-free cloths, a soft brush and the device-approved cleaning product if required. Follow manufacturer instructions and the site’s authorisation rules.
Steps
Ask the owner to save work, power down and disconnect equipment as instructed. Do not unplug essential systems or dismantle devices without authorisation.
Remove loose dust gently with the approved soft brush. Wipe key tops, mouse buttons and casing with controlled moisture; never spray into gaps.
Follow any compatible disinfection instructions exactly. Let all parts dry fully before the owner reconnects them; report sticky keys, damaged cables or liquid ingress.
What you need: Prepare clean lint-free cloths, a soft brush and the device-approved cleaning product if required. Follow manufacturer instructions and the site’s authorisation rules.
Steps
Agree a suitable time with staff and follow the phone manufacturer’s instructions. Disconnect only when authorised; protect nearby paperwork and keep emergency communication available.
Clean the handset, cradle, keypad and accessible cable with approved cloths and controlled moisture. Avoid flooding speaker holes, microphones, sockets or display edges.
Complete any approved touchpoint disinfection without exceeding material limits. Dry fully and return the handset correctly; have staff confirm operation and report faults.
Confirm the meeting has finished. Remove authorised cups and waste, ask staff to secure documents and move approved meeting accessories to a clean protected area.
Clean the top and edges methodically. Use fresh cloth faces and remove sticky residue; never reuse a visibly dirty cloth on the next table.
Disinfect touchpoints if required by the site, respecting label time and any rinse. Dry fully; keep table sockets and conferencing equipment free of liquid.
Check the chair’s materials and care label. Separate the method for fabric from wipeable arms and bases; lock or stabilise the chair before cleaning.
Remove loose dust. Wipe arms, adjustment controls and accessible base with compatible cleaner, using fresh cloth faces; do not soak mechanisms or lubricate them without instructions.
Dry all wiped parts. Check the castors and stability without dismantling; report broken wheels, loose arms or unsafe movement and keep defective chairs out of use.
Ask reception staff to secure visitor records, access passes and devices. Move authorised items to a protected area; never read or discard private paperwork.
Clean the top, front edge, handles and accessible shelves from high to low. Apply product to the cloth where permitted, keeping electrical parts dry.
Complete any planned touchpoint disinfection and let surfaces dry. Return supplies neatly; leave cables, drawers and access routes safe for the next service.
How to clean door handles and light switches in an office
Steps
Follow the office touchpoint list. Include door handles, push plates and approved switch surfaces; coordinate with staff and keep a safe route available.
Remove visible soil first. Wipe compatible surfaces with controlled moisture, using fresh cloth faces; never spray directly into switches, locks or electrical openings.
If disinfection is required, follow the approved compatible method and full contact time. Complete any rinse and drying before returning the area to use.
How to empty and clean office trash and recycling bins
Steps
Wear the required protection and follow waste-sorting rules. Never compress a bag by hand; stop and follow the site procedure if sharp objects are suspected.
Close and remove ordinary waste liners safely. Keep confidential waste in its designated secure process. Clean empty bins and touchpoints with dedicated tools, away from desks.
Complete disinfection if required, then rinse and dry as instructed. Fit a fresh liner, return the bin safely and clean your hands after removing gloves.
What you need: Prepare a string mop, wringer bucket, compatible floor cleaner, measuring container, dry-cleaning tool, required protection and barriers. Read the product label.
Steps
Check the floor finish and clear a safe route in the empty room. Put up barriers and warning signs, then remove loose dust and debris.
Dose compatible cleaner according to the label. Use a well-wrung string mop and bucket, working in overlapping sections from the far side towards the exit.
Change dirty water and mop heads, and complete any required rinse. Keep access closed until dry; check edges and furniture feet before reopening the office.
Follow the office checklist from the entrance through each authorised zone. Check desktops, chairs, meeting tables, handles, reception and waste points under good light.
Correct missed dirt using suitable tools. Secure cleaning products and equipment, return authorised items and leave documents untouched in the agreed positions.
Confirm the floor is dry and exits are clear before handover. Record completed work and report damage, missing supplies or unfinished tasks to the responsible staff.
These are routine overviews. The site's instructions, the equipment's care instructions and the product label always come first, and a one-minute lesson does not replace the full contact time or drying time. Colours in the pictures are not a cloth colour code: follow your site's own.
The lessons are illustrated with AI-generated images and narrated by a synthetic voice in British English. The scripts draw on public guidance on routine cleaning, such as the UK Health and Safety Executive's and Food Standards Agency's.
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