Dusting Surfaces
Frequency
Daily/As needed
Materials & Equipment
Blue microfiber cloth
Dusting tool with telescoping handle
Vacuum with attachments
Areas Where Applicable
Horizontal surfaces including table tops, furniture, tops of picture frames, door frames, the
tops of desks, tables, cabinets, ledges, window sills, decorative moldings, wall-mounted
HVAC vents, and Venetian blinds. Vertical surfaces include sides of desks, tables,
cabinets, furniture legs, picture frames doors and moldings.
Procedure
1) Dust furniture surfaces using microfiber cloth or microfiber dusting wool.
Items such as telephones, desk-sets, and picture frames should be
dusted, avoiding those things which appear too fragile or containing
personal items.
2) Dusting tool should be used to dust wall surfaces up to a height of about
eight feet, and most low surfaces.
3) Move over the surface so that the dust particles are trapped in the fiber.
NOTE: Do not shake the cloth or tool. This will avoid redistributing the captured dust to
other surfaces.
Cleanup
Microfiber cloths and dusting tool cloths should be laundered after using.
Safety & PPE Recommendations
PPE recommended includes hand and eye protection. Use caution when dusting overhead,
avoid over reaching or improper use of ladders.
Performance Standards
All surfaces should be clean and free from dust, smudges, and other debris.
Dusting Surfaces
New
2/15/2017
CT
Title
Revision
Date
Approved