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
- Microfibre cleaning cloths
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
- Colour-coded flat mops
- Commercial vacuum cleaners
- Wet & dry vacuum cleaners
- Walk-behind floor scrubbers
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Neutral floor cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Washroom cleaner
- Food-safe sanitiser (for kitchen areas)
- Hand soap
- Alcohol hand sanitiser
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Bin liners
- Medical Waste Bin Liners, Bio Hazard
- Disposable gloves
- PPE as required by facility procedures
- Wet floor signs