This detailed checklist outlines how a restaurant cleaning service should clean, sanitize, and maintain various floor types and drains to keep them safe, polished, and compliant with health codes.

How to Clean:
✔ Sweep or vacuum to remove dirt and debris.
✔ Use a damp mop with a pH-neutral wood cleaner—avoid excess water to prevent warping.
✔ Dry immediately with a microfiber mop.
✔ Polish with a wood-safe polish to maintain shine.

Frequency:
🔹 Sweep/vacuum – Daily (multiple times in high-traffic areas).
🔹 Mop with cleaner – Nightly.
🔹 Polish – Monthly to maintain shine.
🔹 Deep clean – Every 3–6 months with professional wood floor treatment.

How to Clean:
✔ Sweep or vacuum to remove dirt.
✔ Mop with warm water & a degreaser/disinfectant.
✔ Use a neutral pH cleaner for routine cleaning.
✔ Scrub high-traffic areas with a deck brush to prevent grime buildup.
✔ Dry mop or towel dry to prevent slips.

Frequency:
🔹 Sweep/mop – Nightly.
🔹 Spot mop spills – Immediately.
🔹 Scrub high-traffic areas – Weekly.
🔹 Machine scrub & seal – Monthly to maintain shine & prevent wear.

How to Clean:
✔ Sweep with a soft bristle broom or microfiber mop.
✔ Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner with a damp mop—never use acidic cleaners (e.g., vinegar, lemon, bleach).
✔ Buff with a soft, dry cloth or polishing machine for shine.
✔ Seal marble annually to prevent staining.

Frequency:
🔹 Sweep/dust mop – Daily.
🔹 Damp mop with cleaner – Nightly.
🔹 Buff/polish – Weekly.
🔹 Seal and deep clean – Every 6–12 months.

How to Clean:
✔ Vacuum with a high-power commercial vacuum to remove dirt.
✔ Spot clean spills immediately with a carpet-safe cleaner.
✔ Steam clean or shampoo carpets to remove deep stains and odors.
✔ Use a carpet deodorizer to keep it fresh.

Frequency:
🔹 Vacuum – Daily.
🔹 Spot clean spills – Immediately.
🔹 Steam clean/shampoo – Monthly.
🔹 Deep clean & deodorize – Every 3–6 months.

How to Clean:
✔ Sweep and mop daily with a degreaser/disinfectant.
✔ Scrub grout lines with a grout brush and cleaner weekly.
✔ Use a hot water pressure washer or steam cleaner to deep clean.
✔ Seal grout every 6 months to prevent staining.

Frequency:
🔹 Sweep/mop – Daily.
🔹 Scrub grout – Weekly.
🔹 Deep clean (pressure wash/steam) – Monthly.
🔹 Seal grout – Every 6 months.

How to Clean:
✔ Remove debris and solid food particles daily.
✔ Flush with hot water & enzyme-based cleaner to break down grease.
✔ Scrub drain covers with a stiff brush and degreaser weekly.
✔ Pour a baking soda & vinegar solution or enzyme treatment monthly.
✔ Check for odor buildup & clogging regularly.

Frequency:
🔹 Remove debris & flush with hot water – Nightly.
🔹 Scrub drain covers – Weekly.
🔹 Deep clean & deodorize – Monthly.

✅ Use the right cleaning products – Avoid acidic cleaners on marble and wood.
✅ Train staff on spill cleanup and proper floor care procedures.
✅ Implement a cleaning rotation for deep scrubbing and polishing.
✅ Use entrance mats to reduce dirt and debris.
✅ Regularly inspect for damage and schedule professional repairs as needed.

 By following this cleaning checklist, a restaurant cleaning service can maintain pristine, sanitized, and polished floors & drains, ensuring safety, hygiene, and a welcoming dining experience.