Specifications include, but are not limited to: Common areas (historic part of house, offices, stairways, coat room, etc.) Trash. Collect and remove all trash and empty trashcans (including second floor bath and bedrooms). Replace liners as needed. Floors. o Thoroughly sweep, dry mop and/or vacuum all floors and carpets including corners, as appropriate. Vacuum or mop away spider webs. o Gently mop hard wood floors as needed. Mop must be wrung fully dry before washing wooden floors. o Wax and buff hardwood floors in historic part of the house. Waxing should be done only as needed, once a week during busy months, or once a month during slow months. Extreme care must be given to avoid touching baseboards, other architectural woodwork and furniture with buffer. Softwood, parquet or linoleum floors should not be waxed or buffed; said floors are to be dry mopped, swept or vacuumed with a soft brush. Windows. Clean windows (including French doors) from the inside as needed. Do not allow spray to drip onto windowsills or wood. Rugs. Straighten-out oriental rugs over their pads so that pads do not show. Beds. Shake out bed coverlets in bride’s and groom’s rooms and remake beds. Dust. Dust flat surfaces as needed (bookcases, window sills, baseboards, moldings, stairs, built-in furniture and other wooden surfaces) with a clean, dry, soft cotton flannel cloth or cotton diaper. Avoid any veneered or inlaid surfaces. Do not use furniture polish, oil, or any chemicals on architectural finishes or furniture. Do not dust paintings, frames or decorative art. Kitchens Trash. Empty trash containers and replace liners as needed. Sinks, counters & appliances. Clean sinks, polish chrome, and wipe down counter tops, table tops, appliances and butcher-block counters with bleach and water mix. Floor. Sweep, damp mop and disinfect floor. Bathrooms Thoroughly clean and sanitize. o Clean, sanitize and polish all fixtures including toilet bowls, urinals, sinks, counters and feminine disposal units, using a germicidal detergent. o Sweep and mop floors thoroughly using a germicidal detergent solution. Restock. Stock paper towels and toilet paper.
