(i) |
Bathtubs, shower stalls, and shower curtains;
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(ii) |
Beds and cribs including bedmaking and crib-making, if applicable;
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(iii) |
Drinking fountain;
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(iv) |
Floors:
-- Dry vacuuming
-- Damp mopping (double-bucket method)
-- Power washing and wet vacuuming
-- Stripping floors
-- Refinishing floors
-- Spray buffing
-- Operating room (OR)/Delivery floors
-- Carpet spin cleaning
-- Carpet spotting and stain removal
-- Deep carpet shampooing
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(vi) |
Furniture, lockers, television, and ice machines
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(vii) |
Overhead lights, draperies, and cubicle curtains
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(viii) |
Refuse containers and ash trays including refuse collection
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(ix) |
Toilet fixtures, handwashing, and utility sinks
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(x) |
Windows and mirrors
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(xi) |
Walls, doors, ceilings, ceiling lights, and vents
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(xii) |
Window sills and countertops
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B. |
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G. |
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H. |
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J. |
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L. |
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N. |
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