What is Colour Coded Cleaning?

Whilst not a legal requirement, colour coding is considered good practice when cleaning commercial premises, especially given the importance of infection control.

The professional cleaning industry has a widely used colour-coding system for all relevant cleaning equipment, which should be used in the areas identified by the various colourised used: Blue, Green, Red and Yellow.

Blue

Suitable for general low risk areas

Generally used when cleaning areas that are considered to present a low risk of infection. All equipment can be used to clean classrooms, corridors, offices, reception areas etc.

Green

Suitable for general food and bar use

All kitchen areas within an establishment should use green equipment. In a commercial kitchen, there are usually toilets, offices and storerooms and in those cases, the other relevant colours should still be adopted, where food is not prepared.

Red

Suitable for sanitary fittings and washroom floors

To be used in areas considered to be a high risk in relation to the spread of infection, notably sanitary fittings within toilets, washrooms, wet changing areas etc. This includes all associated fixtures and fittings.

Yellow

Suitable for wash basins and washroom surfaces

Should be used in washroom areas for cleaning all fixtures, fittings and surfaces that are not considered critical in terms of infection. These include worktops, doors, pipework, towel dispensers, sinks and basins.

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