Put your skills up to date with training Housekeeping — Version 2025-2026
This training is designed for anyone working in the cleaning industry who wants to deepen their knowledge of basic hygiene. In one day, combining theory and practice, you will master cleaning products, cleaning tools, dilution, work organization, and the various techniques essential to the profession.
Objectives and introduction
- Professional attitude
- The qualities of a housekeeping attendant
Health and safety measures
- Transmission chains and modes of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens
- Effective handwashing
- Wearing personal protective equipment
Risk analysis
- High-risk contact points for contamination
- Distribution of work tasks according to the type of room and space
Principles of work organization
- Organization of work on a weekly and monthly basis
- The organization of the cleaning cart and the cleaning room
- Orienting oneself in space and time
Floor surface equipment
- Floor washing
- Carpet vacuuming
- Equipment selection and basic maintenance
Work accessories
- Microfiber: its uses, different options, and care
- Brushes, duster, pads, etc.
Important work techniques
- Use of microfiber cloths and color code
- Meaning of work tasks
- The pre-soaking method
- Surface cleaning (stainless steel, glass, mirrors)
- Furniture cleaning
- Floor mopping and washing techniques
- Garbage, recycling, compost and other
- Bathroom and shower cleaning sequence
- Office, conference room and waiting room cleaning
- Cleaning the kitchen and cafeteria
- Laboratory-specific cleaning
Washing products
- Sinner's circle and its usefulness
- The pH scale and the classification of products according to the type of soiling
- Dilution of products
- Soft chemistry through biotechnology
- Product categories and their uses
A condensed version of this block, retaining the essentials:
Let's get practical.
The students put into practice the techniques learned during the day: choosing the appropriate products, accessories and equipment, applying the methods and respecting basic precautions for their health and safety.
Throughout the training, short visual verbal tests reinforce learning.
Looking forward to talking about sanitation with you!
What the training includes
Each participant leaves with:
- An illustrated training book, in French, in English or in Spanish
- A charter of basic products (equivalents of 4 brands)
- A training certificate in his name
- A snack, coffee and tea are offered on site.
