Cleaning Guidelines
A Place for Everything & Everything in it's PlaceClutter invites Clutter | Dirt Invites Dirt
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A Place for Everything & Everything in it's PlaceClutter invites Clutter | Dirt Invites Dirt
Standard Cleaning
Standard Cleaning
- Straighten up furniture/shelves
- Remove clutter from counters/shelves
- Dust / wipe all surfaces
- Mop
- Sweep
- Leave all cleaning supplies in order
Details & Visuals By Area
Details & Visuals By Area
Upstairs Kitchen
Upstairs Kitchen
- All cooks are responsible for cleaning up after themselves or finding a friend to help clean up
- All counters cleared - only one oil dish on counter next to stove
- Use paper towel only to remove excess oil; do not use towels with oil
- Stove-top must be cleaned if cooking for more than 10 people and/or if dirty
- Empty trash and recycling when full
Pantry
Pantry
- Everything in its place
Temple Room
Temple Room
- All deity paraphernalia to be washed and put away immediately following puja
- Remove old flowers
- Place dry flowers/garlands in black bucket in upstairs kitchen - remove string
Instrument Cubby
Instrument Cubby
- Instruments are Balarama
- Neat and clean
- Keep windows closed unless needed to open to prevent instruments getting rained on
Library
Library
- Books in order
- As shown in image
Library Closet
Library Closet
- Mats (brown + blue)
- Prabhupada's Paraphernalia
- Garland Making Items
- Projector Screen
Sound Closet
Sound Closet
- As shown in image
Downstairs Kitchen
Downstairs Kitchen
- Dishes
- Only dishes in the lower, open cabinet are to be used by non-residents
- Everyone who uses dishes must thoroughly wash, dry and put them away
- See section on towel system
- Neaten up counters; remove clutter
- Use paper towel only to for oil spills; do not use towels for oil
Towel System
Towel System
- Downstairs
- Dish Towels (Large blue with dots)
- Counter Towels (Grey)
- Floor Towels (Large blue)
- Upstairs
- Puja Towels ()
- Counter Towels (Thick Grey)
- Floor Towels (Thinner grey)
Serve-Out
Serve-Out
- Wipe server
- Ask residents what they would like to do with left over prasadam
- Empty trash and recycling when full
- Dry and put away all serve out containers in server closet
Server Closet
Server Closet
- All items placed as per labels
- Wash, dry and put away server containers on shelves; do not leave these on the server
- Vacuum at the bottom
- More disposables are located in black tubs in the Garage
Dining
Dining
- Wipe down tables
- Put away cushions
- Put away scattered toys
Serve-Out
Serve-Out
- Wipe server
- Ask residents what they would like to do with left over prasadam
- Empty trash and recycling when full
- Dry and put away all serve out containers in server closet
Under Stairs
Under Stairs
- Wipe down tables
- Put away cushions
- Put away scattered toys
Shoe Room
Shoe Room
- Shoes on Rack, if full then neatly lined
- The first impression when entering our community center
Downstairs Bathroom
Downstairs Bathroom
- Bare necessities
- Trash can with liners
- Napkin holder to dry hands; used napkins in trash
Basement
Basement
- Games
- Temporary Storage (extra bedding, A.C., Paint)
Laundry
Laundry
- Festival Area
- Flowers
- Laundry
- Extra Cleaning Supplies
Garage
Garage
- Clean & Organized Bhoga Fridge
- Extra Disposables Tubs kept sealed
- Chairs in place
Bhakti Garden
Bhakti Garden
- Chairs, tables and plants, nothing more
Barn Side
Barn Side
- Book Room in order
- Gopal's Pantry items
- Sankirtan Storage
- Tables
Barn Front
Barn Front
- Garden Tools
- Maintenance Tools
- Car Tools
- Bikes
- Rainbow Items
Trash
Trash
- Need new trash cans *
- Boxes need to be broken down
- When in doubt, ask Kishor :)
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