The manner of cleaning organisation is critical in ensuring successful and efficient cleaning operations. It guarantees efficient resource allocation, methodical procedures, and effective communication, all of which contribute to increased production, consistency, and customer satisfaction. Organisations can produce clean and hygienic environments that fulfil the expectations of residents or visitors by organising cleaning duties, allocating time and resources effectively, and maintaining uniform standards. Furthermore, an organised cleaning approach enables for adaptability to changing situations, improves safety and risk management, and allows for quality assurance via regular inspections. Finally, a well-organized cleaning approach is critical in producing a pleasant and welcoming environment while also maximising the effectiveness of cleaning efforts.
Methods Of Organizing Cleaning
- Orthodox/ Traditional cleaning: In this method, the Guest Room attendant completes all the cleaning tasks in one room before proceeding to another room. On average, a GRA may be required to clean about 12-20 room in 8 hours duty.
- Block cleaning: In this method, GRA moves from one dirty room to another and completes the same task in every room before returning for starting the next task on the list. This involves blocking several rooms at a time and usually, more than 1 GRA are involved in cleaning at a time. Different GRA’s pick up different tasks. (Bed making, Toilet Cleaning, Room cleaning, replenishing supplies).
- Team cleaning: This is a combination of the two methods mentioned above. In this method two or more GRA’s work in the same room taking up different tasks so that room is cleaned quickly before moving on to the same room. A team of 3 GRA’s may be assigned 30-35 rooms in a day.
- Deep cleaning: It refers to the intensive cleaning schedule in which periodic cleaning tasks are scheduled for monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annual frequency. This is done for areas and surfaces which cannot be cleaned on a daily basis. This kind of cleaning is conducted in close coordination with the maintenance department. Example, carpet shampooing, Rotating and cleaning mattresses, Ceilings, light fittings, fans, signage boards, laundering of soft furnishings.
- Spring cleaning: This is a term used for annual cleaning of guestrooms and public areas in off-season periods and low occupancy periods. This involves a complete overhaul of the rooms by undertaking a few steps as :
- Removal of carpets from the room for shampooing
- Polishing wooden furniture, shampooing upholstery (sofas)
- Painting on walls
- Cleaning air conditioning vents
- Airing the room
- Redecoration