1. About Decent Cleaning
Decent Cleaning provides high‑standard clinical‑environment cleaning across Cambridge. Our dental surgery cleaning teams follow strict hygiene protocols, infection‑control procedures, and professional conduct expectations to ensure patient‑safe environments every day.
2. Training Overview
This manual trains cleaners to work confidently and safely in dental surgeries, covering:
- Infection control
- COSHH & PPE
- Clinical cleaning procedures
- Waste management
- Professional conduct
- Assessment & certification
3. Infection Control Essentials
Purpose of Clinical Cleaning
Dental surgeries require enhanced hygiene due to:
- High‑risk touchpoints
- Aerosol‑generating procedures
- Cross‑contamination risks
Key Principles
- Clean → Disinfect → Inspect
- Work from clean to dirty
- Top to bottom
- Avoid re‑contamination
- Follow daily cleaning schedules
4. Health, Safety & COSHH
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Staff must wear:
- Gloves
- Masks
- Aprons
- Eye protection (when required)
Chemical Safety
- Use approved disinfectants only
- Follow correct dilution ratios
- Never mix chemicals
- Store securely and label correctly
Colour Coding
- Red: Toilets & washrooms
- Blue: General areas
- Green: Clinical surfaces
- Yellow: Kitchen areas
Sharps Awareness
Cleaners must not handle sharps. Report immediately if found.
5. Dental Surgery Cleaning Procedures
Treatment Rooms
Cleaners must:
- Wipe and disinfect all surfaces
- Clean dental chairs, lights, trays, handles
- Disinfect touchpoints (switches, handles, keyboards)
- Mop floors with clinical‑grade disinfectant
- Ensure no residue or streaks remain
Reception & Waiting Areas
- Dust and wipe surfaces
- Clean seating
- Disinfect touchpoints
- Vacuum/mop floors
- Maintain a calm, professional environment
Restrooms
- Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, taps
- Refill consumables
- Mop floors
- Empty bins
End‑of‑Shift Tasks
- Waste removal
- Equipment cleaning
- Chemical storage check
- Sign-off sheet completion
6. Waste Management
Segregation
- Clinical waste: Yellow bags
- General waste: Black bags
- Sharps: Yellow bins (handled by dental staff only)
- Recyclables: Blue/clear bags
Procedures
- Tie bags securely
- Store in designated waste area
- Report contamination or incorrect segregation
7. Professional Conduct
Cleaners must:
- Respect patient confidentiality
- Maintain a calm, discreet presence
- Communicate clearly with dental staff
- Report hazards immediately
- Uphold Decent Cleaning’s brand standards at all times
8. Assessment & Certification
Practical Assessment
Cleaners demonstrate:
- Correct PPE use
- Proper cleaning sequence
- Safe chemical handling
- Clinical‑area disinfection
1. About Decent Cleaning
Decent Cleaning provides high‑standard clinical‑environment cleaning across Cambridge. Our dental surgery cleaning teams follow strict hygiene protocols, infection‑control procedures, and professional conduct expectations to ensure patient‑safe environments every day.
2. Training Overview
This manual trains cleaners to work confidently and safely in dental surgeries, covering:
- Infection control
- COSHH & PPE
- Clinical cleaning procedures
- Waste management
- Professional conduct
- Assessment & certification
3. Infection Control Essentials
Purpose of Clinical Cleaning
Dental surgeries require enhanced hygiene due to:
- High‑risk touchpoints
- Aerosol‑generating procedures
- Cross‑contamination risks
Key Principles
- Clean → Disinfect → Inspect
- Work from clean to dirty
- Top to bottom
- Avoid re‑contamination
- Follow daily cleaning schedules
4. Health, Safety & COSHH
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Staff must wear:
- Gloves
- Masks
- Aprons
- Eye protection (when required)
Chemical Safety
- Use approved disinfectants only
- Follow correct dilution ratios
- Never mix chemicals
- Store securely and label correctly
Colour Coding
- Red: Toilets & washrooms
- Blue: General areas
- Green: Clinical surfaces
- Yellow: Kitchen areas
Sharps Awareness
Cleaners must not handle sharps. Report immediately if found.
5. Dental Surgery Cleaning Procedures
Treatment Rooms
Cleaners must:
- Wipe and disinfect all surfaces
- Clean dental chairs, lights, trays, handles
- Disinfect touchpoints (switches, handles, keyboards)
- Mop floors with clinical‑grade disinfectant
- Ensure no residue or streaks remain
Reception & Waiting Areas
- Dust and wipe surfaces
- Clean seating
- Disinfect touchpoints
- Vacuum/mop floors
- Maintain a calm, professional environment
Restrooms
- Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, taps
- Refill consumables
- Mop floors
- Empty bins
End‑of‑Shift Tasks
- Waste removal
- Equipment cleaning
- Chemical storage check
- Sign-off sheet completion
6. Waste Management
Segregation
- Clinical waste: Yellow bags
- General waste: Black bags
- Sharps: Yellow bins (handled by dental staff only)
- Recyclables: Blue/clear bags
Procedures
- Tie bags securely
- Store in designated waste area
- Report contamination or incorrect segregation
7. Professional Conduct
Cleaners must:
- Respect patient confidentiality
- Maintain a calm, discreet presence
- Communicate clearly with dental staff
- Report hazards immediately
- Uphold Decent Cleaning’s brand standards at all times
8. Assessment & Certification
Practical Assessment
Cleaners demonstrate:
- Correct PPE use
- Proper cleaning sequence
- Safe chemical handling
- Clinical‑area disinfection
