A “lab cleaning checklist” is a list of tasks to ensure a laboratory is properly cleaned and maintained.
- General Cleaning
- Wipe down all surfaces
- Dust light fixtures and vents
- Mop floors
- Empty trash bins
- Disinfect high-touch areas
- Equipment and Tools
- Clean microscopes
- Sterilize pipettes
- Wipe down centrifuges
- Clean fume hoods
- Inspect and clean Bunsen burners
- Glassware and Utensils
- Clean beakers and flasks
- Autoclave lab glassware
- Sterilize petri dishes
- Dry glassware properly
- Check utensils for damage
- Chemicals and Supplies
- Organize chemical storage areas
- Check expiration dates on chemicals
- Restock supplies
- Label all chemicals correctly
- Check MSDS for all chemicals
- Biological Materials
- Clean and disinfect incubators
- Store biological samples properly
- Dispose of biohazard waste
- Autoclave biological waste
- Clean and disinfect culture dishes
- Documentation and Safety
- Check safety showers and eyewash stations
- Ensure all safety signs are visible
- Update lab safety documentation
- Replenish first aid kits
- Ensure all PPE is available and in good condition