Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. ROUTINE (DAILY) MAINTENANCE: 1. Empty trash receptacles and replace liner. Empty any container that has been provided for the disposal of waste. This includes, but is not limited to: wastebaskets, sanitary napkin disposal bins, etc. These should be emptied into plastic bags, tied off and placed in the appropriate dumpster. Liners must be used in all waste receptacles and must be changed daily. 2. Thoroughly clean all spots, smudges and stains. Spot cleaning includes, but is not limited to: furniture surfaces, fixtures, partitions, glass and mirrored surfaces, doors, panels, railings, door panic bars, push plates, etc. Also thoroughly clean all interior and exterior glass with approved glass cleaner and wipe dry with clean dry cloth. All surfaces must be dirt and streak free. 3. Glass cleaning: It is expected that all lobby glass, including doors, revolving doors, automatic doors and windows (to the limit of reach from floor level) shall be cleaned inside and out. All handprints, smudges, and soil are to be removed during the performance of this task. All glass must be dirt and streak free. 4. Polish bright metal surfaces – interior and exterior. This includes, but is not limited to: elevators, doors, trim, kick plates, switch plate covers, plug covers, etc. Thoroughly clean all stainless steel (brass) with approved cleaner and a clean soft cloth. Great care must be taken to follow the grain of the stainless steel at all times when cleaning. 5. Remove litter from floors, planters, ledges, etc. 6. Elevators – Clean all interior surfaces, clean floor track and debris in all corners. Damp mop or vacuum. 7. Floors shall be clean and free of trash and foreign matter. No dirt, dust or trash shall be left in corners, on stairs, under/behind stairwells, behind radiators, under furniture or behind doors, etc. Move and clean under all easily movable objects (chairs, waste receptacles, tables on wheels, typing stands, boxes, etc.). Chairs, wastebaskets and other similar items must not be stacked on desks, tables or windowsills, nor used in place of stepladder. Replace anything moved to its original position upon completion. 8. Damp Mop: Thoroughly vacuum/sweep and then damp mop all non-carpeted areas. Move and damp mop under all easily movable objects (chairs, waste receptacles, tables on wheels, typing stands, boxes, etc.). Be sure to replace all items after floor has dried completely. Use a clean cotton mop head that is in good condition. Use clean water at all times (change water often). Mop head must be only damp. No excess water can be left behind. Approved proper chemicals must be used at all times. Finished floor must be clean and streak free. 9. Vacuum traffic patterns and obvious soil on carpeted floors. Carpets shall be clean and free from dust balls, dirt and other debris; nap on carpet shall lie in one direction upon completion of the vacuuming task. Note: Prior to vacuuming area, move and vacuum under all easily movable objects (chairs, waste receptacles, tables on wheels, typing stands, boxes, etc.). Be sure to replace all items moved. After vacuuming, all rugs should be clean, free from dust balls, dirt and other debris. Prior to vacuuming, broom all edges not reached by vacuum. Straight suction vacuuming is not acceptable. The City requires that a motor driven commercial grade vacuum with HEPA filtered exhaust be used exclusively in all carpeted areas where water and/or snow does not present a problem. Empty dust and dirt from vacuum cleaner into a plastic trash bag, tie off and remove to a dumpster. 10. Spot clean carpet stains. Buildup, spillage or crusted material needs to be removed along with spots, smears and stains. There should be no evidence of “fuzzing” caused by harsh rubbing or brushing of carpet. Spot cleaned areas need to blend with adjacent areas.
