Cleaning Audit Checklist (Markdown)
A 20-minute walk with this checklist tells you whether the cleaning system is alive or theatre. Use monthly minimum, weekly in high-risk operations.
Who it's for
Operations managers, GMs, area managers, facilities leads.
How to use this template
- 1Walk the site in the same order every audit — pattern breaks matter.
- 2Photograph any fail — evidence beats memory when raising with staff.
- 3Trend scores over time; a stable score with rising complaints means the audit is wrong.
Licence
Free to use commercially. Adapt freely for your organisation — attribution to Nightingale Software is appreciated but not required.
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