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The Complete Allied Health Clinic Cleaning Checklist

A practical daily, weekly and monthly cleaning guide for New Zealand allied health clinics

Suitable for:

  • Physiotherapy Clinics
  • Chiropractic Clinics
  • Osteopathic Clinics
  • Acupuncture Clinics
  • Sports Medicine Clinics
  • Podiatry Clinics
  • Occupational Therapy Clinics
  • Speech Language Therapy Clinics
  • Audiology Clinics
  • Dietitian & Nutrition Clinics
  • Counselling & Psychology Practices
  • Massage Therapy Clinics
  • Multidisciplinary Health Clinics

Daily Cleaning Checklist

Reception & Waiting Area

☐ Vacuum or mop entrance floors

☐ Clean entrance doors and glass

☐ Wipe reception desk and counters

☐ Sanitise EFTPOS terminals

☐ Clean self-check-in tablet (if applicable)

☐ Wipe reception chairs

☐ Sanitise armrests

☐ Empty rubbish bins

☐ Restock hand sanitiser

☐ Remove fingerprints from doors and glass

☐ Check entrance mats

☐ Clean magazine racks and display shelves

Treatment Rooms

☐ Wipe treatment tables

☐ Sanitise treatment beds between patients

☐ Clean pillows and face cradles

☐ Wipe treatment stools

☐ Clean desks and work surfaces

☐ Sanitise computer keyboards

☐ Sanitise computer mice

☐ Clean telephones

☐ Wipe cupboards externally

☐ Clean sinks and taps

☐ Empty rubbish bins

☐ Mop floors

☐ Restock tissues and consumables

Rehabilitation & Exercise Areas

☐ Clean exercise equipment

☐ Wipe treatment benches

☐ Sanitise resistance bands

☐ Clean balance equipment

☐ Wipe rehabilitation machines

☐ Clean treatment mats

☐ Vacuum or mop flooring

☐ Empty rubbish bins

☐ Sanitise frequently touched equipment

Staff Areas

☐ Clean benches

☐ Wipe tables

☐ Clean sinks

☐ Empty rubbish bins

☐ Vacuum or mop floors

☐ Clean microwave

☐ Clean refrigerator handles

☐ Restock paper towels

Public Toilets

☐ Clean toilets

☐ Sanitise toilet seats

☐ Clean basins

☐ Clean taps

☐ Polish mirrors

☐ Refill soap dispensers

☐ Restock toilet paper

☐ Refill paper towel dispensers

☐ Empty sanitary bins

☐ Mop floors

☐ Check odours

Consultation Rooms

☐ Wipe consultation desks

☐ Clean patient chairs

☐ Sanitise frequently touched surfaces

☐ Clean examination equipment

☐ Wipe cupboards externally

☐ Empty rubbish bins

☐ Mop floors

Throughout the Day

☐ Clean high-touch surfaces regularly

☐ Sanitise treatment tables between patients

☐ Respond immediately to spills

☐ Empty bins before they overflow

☐ Restock soap and paper products

☐ Maintain hand sanitiser stations

☐ Patrol toilets regularly

☐ Remove trip hazards

☐ Record completed cleaning inspections

Weekly Cleaning Tasks

☐ Machine scrub hard floors where appropriate

☐ Deep clean treatment rooms

☐ Wash waiting room chairs

☐ Dust high surfaces

☐ Clean skirting boards

☐ Wash internal glass

☐ Clean ventilation grilles

☐ Wash rubbish bins

☐ Remove marks from walls

☐ Deep clean staff kitchen

☐ Clean storage cupboards

☐ Clean doors and door frames

☐ Inspect dispensers

☐ Deep clean rehabilitation equipment

Monthly Cleaning Tasks

☐ Deep clean carpets

☐ Pressure wash external entrances where appropriate

☐ Machine scrub reception floors

☐ Deep clean washrooms

☐ Inspect flooring

☐ Review chemical stock

☐ Inspect cleaning equipment

☐ Service vacuum cleaners

☐ Service floor scrubbers

☐ Review cleaning procedures

☐ Audit consumable stock

☐ Inspect emergency exits

☐ Clean ceilings and ventilation grilles

High-Touch Surface Checklist

These surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected frequently throughout the day.

☐ Treatment tables

☐ Face cradles

☐ Patient chairs

☐ Reception counter

☐ Door handles

☐ Push plates

☐ Light switches

☐ Computer keyboards

☐ Computer mice

☐ Telephones

☐ EFTPOS terminals

☐ Tap handles

☐ Flush buttons

☐ Handrails

☐ Exercise equipment

☐ Therapy equipment

Allied Health Clinic Cleaning & Infection Prevention Tips

✔ Clean and disinfect treatment tables between every patient.

✔ Replace disposable table paper after each treatment where used.

✔ Use healthcare-grade cleaning and disinfecting products suitable for the surfaces being cleaned.

✔ Follow the manufacturer's recommended contact time for disinfectants.

✔ Encourage hand hygiene for practitioners, patients and visitors.

✔ Keep reception and waiting areas clean and welcoming throughout the day.

✔ Empty bins before they become full.

✔ Use colour-coded cleaning equipment to minimise cross-contamination.

✔ Ensure treatment rooms are fully stocked before each clinic session.

✔ Maintain cleaning records where required.

Recommended Colour-Coding System

Red – Toilets and sanitary areas

Yellow – Treatment rooms, consultation rooms and clinical wet areas

Blue – Reception, waiting rooms, offices and general public areas

Green – Staff kitchens and food preparation areas

Separate cloths, mops and buckets should always be used for each area to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

Recommended Cleaning Equipment