What is the purpose of a cleaning log?

• A. To identify which areas were cleaned during a shift.
• B. To record who, what, when, and how everything is cleaned.
• C. To track cleaning chemical usage.
• D. To verify the cleaning schedule.

Answer: (B)

A cleaning log is a record-keeping tool that captures every cleaning activity in detail. It records who performed the cleaning, what was cleaned, when it was done, and how it was cleaned (the methods, equipment used, and products applied). This creates a traceable history that lets supervisors verify tasks were completed according to approved procedures, hold staff accountable, and provide documentation for audits or inspections. It also helps ensure consistency in sanitation and makes it easier to spot gaps, recurring issues, or deviations from the protocol.

Keeping separate notes about which areas were cleaned or which chemicals were used is less comprehensive, and verifying the schedule focuses on planned timing rather than documenting actual cleaning actions.