General Rules for Cleaning

• Dry dusting of the room is not advisable.
• Dusting should be done by sweeping only.
• Use a damp duster for collecting dust.
• Dust with clear duster.
• Collect dust at one place to avoid flying from place to place.
• Dusting should be done without disturbing or removing the patients from bed.
• Dusting should be done from top to bottom i.e. from upward to downward direction.
• While dusting, take care not to spoil the beds or walls or other fixtures in the room or hospital ward.
• While dusting, wounds or dressing should not be opened by other staff.
• There should be a different time for dusting daily.