University of Bristol

Specification for “Builder’s Cleans”

The following document provides minimum cleaning standards expected by the University of Bristol,following: new builds, major building work and refurbishment. This work will be arranged and be the responsibility of the main building contractor.

It is recommended that this work is sub-contracted to a specialist cleaning company.

Any queries regarding standards should be addressed through the University Site Services Department.

All equipment and janitorial supplies must be provided by the contractor; UOB equipment must not be used or borrowed.

Rooms: Offices, Teaching Rooms, Laboratories,Etc.

Task / Requirements / Standard
Waste removal / All packaging, waste materials and rubble shall be removed from site.
No waste shall be deposited in University of Bristol waste bins or bin areas. / Area shall be free of all waste materials.
Fixtures, fittings and low level surfaces / Remove plaster, paint, and glue. Fixtures and fittings and low level services, shall be damp dusted using a neutral detergent. / All low level surfaces and fixtures and fittings shall be free from removable dust, dirt, paint, plaster splashes, stickers and labels, packaging, and have a smear free appearance.
Furniture
(This includes loose and built in furniture) / Furniture will be damp dusted both inside (cupboards and drawers) and out and free from packaging materials. / Furniture should be free of removable dust and grime. Inside and out and have a smear free appearance.
High level surfaces / Dusted and vacuumed if necessary. / High level surfaces should be free from dust, debris,paint, plaster splashes, stickers, and have a smear free appearance.
Carpets / Vacuum thoroughly and spot clean where necessary. / All carpeted areas shall be free of paint, glue, dirt, dust and stains.
Hard floors
(Includes vinyl, ceramic and wood) / Remove plaster, paint, and glue. Vacuum thoroughly, wash, machine scrub and polish if necessary. / All hard floors shall be free from scratches, scuffs, marks, plaster, paint and glue.
Windows and glass
(Includes: windows, skylights and glass partitions) / Remove stickers, plaster, and paint from glass and frames, squeegee glass to a smear free finish. / All windows, glass and frames shall be free from: stickers, plaster, paint, dirt, and be smear free, inside and out.
Walls and paint work / Remove plaster, and paint splashes, scuffs and marks. / All paint work and walls shall be free from dust, dirt, scuffs and marks.

Washrooms, Showers and Changing Rooms

Task / Requirements / Standard
Waste removal / All packaging, waste materials and rubble shall be removed from site.
No waste will be deposited in University of Bristol waste bins or bin areas. / Area shall be free of all waste materials.
Toilets and Urinals / Remove plaster, paint, thorough clean of bowl/urinal, cistern, and surrounding pipework. / All sanitary fittings should be free from grime, dirt, plaster, paint, and be clean and sanitized.
Showers / Remove plaster, paint, glue and excess glue from: tiled area, shower tray/floor and any screening.
Clean to a smear free finish. / Free from dirt, grime, plaster, paint, excess grout and glue.
Hard floors
(Includes vinyl, ceramic and wood) / Remove, plaster, paint and glue. Vacuum thoroughly, wash, machine scrub and polish if necessary. / All hard floors shall be free from scratches, scuffs, marks, plaster, paint and glue.
Fixtures fittings and low level surfaces / Remove plaster, paint and glue.Fixtures and fittings and low level services, shall be damp dusted. / All low level surfaces and fixtures and fittings shall be free from removable dust, dirt, paint and plaster splashes, stickers and labels, and have a smear free appearance.
Sinks / Remove plaster, paint, thorough clean of sink, taps and associated pipework. / All sinks shall be free from grime, dirt, plaster, paint and be clean and sanitized.
Mirrors / Remove stickers and packaging materials, clean and polish. / Free from smears.
High level surfaces / Dusted and vacuumed if necessary / High level surfaces should be free from dust, debris, paint and plaster splashes, stickers, and have a smear free appearance.
Partitions and cubicles / Remove plaster, paint and damp dust. / All partitions and cubicles shall be free from dirt, grime, paint, and plaster and be smear free.
Walls and paint work / Remove plaster and paint splashes, scuffs and marks. / All paint work and walls shall be free from dust, dirt, scuffs and marks.
Installation of soap dispensers, toilet roll dispensers and handriers / Check University of Bristol GPR for installation advice. / All dispensers shall be pre ordered through the Site Services Department and installed in correct positions with spare keys left in dispensers.
Windows
(Including frosted glass) / Remove stickers, plaster, and paint from glass and frames, squeegee glass to a smear free finish. / All windows, glass and frames shall be free from: stickers, plaster, paint, dirt, and be smear free, inside and out.

Corridors, Stairs, Lifts

Task / Requirements / Standard
Waste removal / All packaging, waste materials and rubble shall be removed from site.
No waste shall be deposited in University of Bristol waste bins or bin areas. / Area shall be free of all waste materials.
Hard floors
(Includes vinyl, ceramic and wood) / Vacuum thoroughly, wash, machine scrub and polish if necessary. / All hard floors shall be free from scratches, scuffs, marks, plaster, paint and glue.
Carpets / Vacuum thoroughly and spot clean where necessary. / All carpeted areas shall be free of paint, glue, dirt, dust and stains.
Fixtures fittings and low level surfaces / Remove plaster, paint and glue.Fixtures and fittings and low level services, shall be damp dusted. / All low level surfaces and fixtures and fittings shall be free from removable dust, dirt, paint and plaster splashes, stickers and labels, packaging materials and have a smear free appearance.
High level surfaces / Dusted and vacuumed if necessary. / High level surfaces should be free from dust, debris, paint and plaster splashes, stickers,and have a smear free appearance.
Door glass, kick and finger plates / Remove paint, plaster, dirt , clean to smear free finish. / Free from paint, plaster and dirt.
Stairs and Balustrades / Remove paint, plaster, dirt and grime, and damp dust. / Free from dust and debris, paint plaster and dirt.
Walls and paint work / Remove plaster and paint splashes, scuffs and marks. / All paint work and walls shall be free from dust, dirt, scuffs and marks.
Lifts
(Including walls and floor) / Remove plaster, paint, stickers, damp dust leaving a smear free finish. / Free from dust, debris, paint plaster and dirt and have a smear free appearance.
Fire Escapes / Swept and washed. / Free from dust and debris, plaster, paint and rubble.
Windows and glass
Includes: windows, skylights and glass partitions / Remove stickers, plaster and paint from glass and frames, squeegee glass to a smear free finish. / All windows, glass and frames shall be free from: stickers, plaster, paint, dirt, and be smear free, inside and out.

Kitchens, Tea Points

Task / Requirements / Standard
Waste removal / All packaging, waste materials and rubble shall be removed from site.
No waste shall be deposited in University of Bristol waste bins or bin areas. / Area shall be free of all waste materials.
Hard floors
(Includes vinyl, ceramic and wood) / Vacuum thoroughly, wash, machine scrub and polish if necessary. / All hard floors shall be free from scratches, scuffs, marks, plaster, paint and glue.
Kitchen units
Including: cupboards, drawers, work surfaces and sinks / Remove paint, plaster, stickers, packaging materials and glue. Damp dust inside and out shall have a smear free appearance. / Free from dust, dirt, and grime and free from packaging materials.
Fixtures fittings and low level surfaces / Remove plaster, paint and glue. Fixtures and fittings and low level services, shall be damp dusted. / All low level surfaces and fixtures and fittings shall be free from removable dust, dirt, paint and plaster splashes, stickers and labels, packaging materials and have a smear free appearance.
High level surfaces / Dusted and vacuumed if necessary. / High level surfaces should be free from dust, debris
paint and plaster splashes, stickers, and have a smear free appearance.
Walls and paint work (including tiled areas) / Remove plaster and paint splashes, scuffs and marks. / All paint work and walls shall be free from dust, dirt, scuffs and marks.
Windows and glass
Includes: windows, skylights and glass partitions / Remove stickers, plaster, and paint from glass and frames, squeegee glass to a smear free finish. / All windows, glass and frames shall be free from: stickers, plaster, paint, dirt, and be smear free, inside and out.

**NB Outside areas surrounding building (including gardens and hard landscaping), should also be free from waste, rubble, and packaging materials.

Liz Lynch, UOB Site Services Manager

October 2013