What will you do?
You work with professional products and materials and follow a work plan: you clean interiors, sanitary facilities, floors and windows and stock your cleaning trolley. Sometimes you also clean equipment or mark off slippery zones so nobody falls. Whether you work as an office cleaning assistant, an all-round cleaner or a hospital cleaner, you always work safely, hygienically and with respect for the environment.
- Clean interiors and rooms
- Clean sanitary facilities
- Clean floors and windows
- Stock the cleaning trolley
- Mark off slippery zones
- Clean tools and equipment
- Keep work records
Skills to develop
- Knowledge of professional cleaning products and materials
- Able to work independently and discreetly
- Physically fit for standing and moving work
- Eye for detail and hygiene
- Flexible for early or late hours
Your foundation for this occupation
Recognise surfaces and select suitable equipment. Floors, sanitary areas and screens each need different treatment.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Practise working from clean to dirty and high to low. Follow dosing instructions and change cloths between zones.
Check your work
Check touch points, edges and remaining moisture. Report damage and replenish supplies before the next room.
How can you grow?
Specialise in floor care, healthcare environments or machines before progressing to team support.
Frequently asked questions
Does more product clean better?
Excess dosing can cause streaks, residue and extra rinsing. Follow product instructions and never mix cleaning products on your own initiative.