Facilities Handbook - Singapore American School

HOUSEKEEPINGPHOTO BY LINA WEEHow often is my room cleaned?Once a day, every school day.How is it cleaned?Housekeepers generally:✓ Wipe down major surfaces✓ Empty rubbish bins✓ Sweep, mop, or vacuum the floor✓ Periodically sanitize phonesHousekeepers generally do not:Wash dishes or return cafeteriapropertyDust books or knick-knacksEmpty paper recycling binsEmpty bins/boxes that appear tocontain important items, e.g.shoes or sports equipment, unlessexplicitly instructed to do soLet’s clean up after ourselves as much as possible. Remember that housekeepers have to clean severallocations per shift; altogether, they clean up to 110,000 sq.m. per day!If we help them out with the little things, they can focus on getting the big things right.What about white boards?Different teachers have different preferences when itcomes to erasing white boards. Please discuss it withyour assigned housekeeper to avoid misunderstandings.What if my usual housekeeper is away?You will be assigned a substitute housekeeper. Pleasebrief her on any agreements you have with your usualhousekeeper.How can I help my housekeeper?Food attracts ants and contributes to bacteria and moldgrowth. Please clean up immediately after eating, andreturn cafeteria property.Do not keep used or sweaty clothes, shoes, towels, etc.in your room. Do not put fragile items where they mightget knocked over accidentally.Switch off all electric appliances and electronics at thewall at the end of the day and especially before going onholiday. Please label items that must stay on, e.g.aquarium pumps.How are washrooms cleaned?Housekeepers clean washrooms several times a day.Sinks, counters, mirrors, floors, and toilets are cleaned;toilet paper and paper towel supplies are topped up ifnecessary. Washrooms attached to classrooms arecleaned once daily.PHOTO BY LINA WEEHow can I request extra cleaning?For emergencies, e.g. vomit, please callx6376. For everything else, please fill out theonline form at bit.ly/sasdude.13