Cleaning and Disinfection Schedule
Perforated page — tear out & copy
From ch11.md (lines 244-305).
Roster of tasks per day/week/month.
- Download the DOCX for an editable Microsoft Word version you can email, print, or archive.
- Download the XLSX for an editable Microsoft Excel version — one row per day / per dog / per entry.
- Use one row per occurrence. The Excel version is set up for ongoing use; print copies for paper records if you prefer.
- Review the source chapter in the book for full context: see the chapter reference in the page header.
Schedule details
The schedule is posted in the kennel corridor. The schedule is reviewed quarterly. Any changes to the disinfectant or the dilution are documented.
Premises: [see DOCX]
Approved disinfectant (product): [see DOCX]
Dilution: [see DOCX]
Date schedule starts: [see DOCX]
Daily cleaning (every day, every occupied unit)
Remove faeces and soiled bedding: [see DOCX]
Sweep sleeping area: [see DOCX]
Mop sleeping area with diluted disinfectant: [see DOCX]
Refresh water bowl: [see DOCX]
Replace bedding if soiled: [see DOCX]
Sweep exercise run: [see DOCX]
Hose exercise run with diluted disinfectant: [see DOCX]
Allow to dry before re-use: [see DOCX]
Record in DCL: unit, time, staff initials: [see DOCX]
Weekly deep clean (every 7 days, every occupied unit)
Remove all bedding: [see DOCX]
Wash bedding at min 60°C: [see DOCX]
Scrub sleeping area with full-strength disinfectant: [see DOCX]
Scrub exercise run with full-strength disinfectant: [see DOCX]
Inspect for damage, wear, repair needs: [see DOCX]
Allow to dry completely: [see DOCX]
Add fresh bedding: [see DOCX]
Record in DCL: unit, date, time, staff initials: [see DOCX]
Outbreak cleaning (after suspected or confirmed infectious disease)
Isolate the affected dog in the isolation facility: [see DOCX]
Destroy all bedding from the affected unit (or wash separately at min 90°C with disinfectant): [see DOCX]
Scrub unit with full-strength disinfectant: [see DOCX]
Leave unit empty for 7 days (or as vet advises): [see DOCX]
Re-clean before re-use: [see DOCX]
Notify all owners of dogs in adjacent units: [see DOCX]
Record in IRF: dog, disease suspected, action taken: [see DOCX]
Complete IRF within 24 hours: [see DOCX]
Disinfectant stock check (monthly)
Sufficient disinfectant in stock: [see DOCX]
Dilution bottles prepared and labelled: [see DOCX]
Disinfectant within expiry date: [see DOCX]
Review
Reviewed / Next review: [see DOCX]
Manager signature: [see DOCX]
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