Every week between each full cleaning cycle a caretaker undertakes the following: -

• Inspects for defects, fire hazards caused by possessions left in the area and repairs, then reports them to the local Housing Office;

• Sweeps out if litter / rubbish has accumulated.

Every six weeks (eight weeks over Xmas/New Year period) a caretaker undertakes the following full cleaning cycle:

• Inspects for defects, fire hazards caused by possessions left in the area and repairs, then reports them to the local Housing Office;

• Checks and cleans all lights, reporting any not working to the local Housing Office;

• Cleans all windows he is able to reach considering HSE guidelines;

• Sweeps out;

• Washes all floors and banisters;

• Hoovers all carpets (where applicable).

A caretaker also revisits and cleans if a health and safety incident has occurred.

Every two years a caretaker undertakes the following:

• Dry steam cleans/seals all floor surfaces.