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Housekeeping · 6 min read

5 essential skills every school housekeeping employee should know

Practical standards for hygiene, chemical handling, child-safe conduct, reporting and teamwork.

Practical learning checklist

Clean from low-risk to high-risk areas

Separate classroom, corridor and washroom tools. Follow site-approved cleaning schedules.

Use chemicals responsibly

Read product labels and safety instructions. Never mix cleaning products.

Respect child safety

Follow school safeguarding procedures and report concerns to designated staff.

Record and report

Use simple checklists for completed tasks, spills and maintenance issues.

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