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Cleaning

Section for Cleaning is responsible for all cleaning of the University’s own buildings and the University's rented premises.

All cleaning is eco-friendly and carried out in accordance with the UiO quality targets, meaning that after cleaning all fixtures, floors and walls have smooth, maintained surfaces, with no dirt, stains or spills.

Eco-friendly and effective cleaning

The Cleaning Section has a focus on environmentally friendly cleaning. They have largely transitioned to dry cleaning with minimal use of chemicals. When chemicals are used, they are environmentally friendly and Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified (Svanemerket).

The Cleaning Section has also adopted digital cleaning plans and deviation reports, meaning that they no longer print them on paper. In addition to this, they utilise robots in the cleaning process.

Regular cleaning

Floors and surfaces

  • Always: clean floors and dust cleared surfaces such as tables, desks, chairs and shelves, as well as whiteboards and blackboards in seminar rooms.
  • As necessary: table and chair legs, shelves, cupboards, shelving units, doors, thresholds, frames, mouldings, entrance doors, dividers and glass walls.

Bathrooms, locker rooms and showers

  • Always: clean floors, dust and spot removal.
  • As necessary: clean the toilet and sink, paper and soap dispensers and refill these, clean mirrors, walls, showers, doors, thresholds, frames, mouldings and empty waste bins.

Cleaning of windows and curtains

The cleaning of windows and curtains is done periodically at a fixed frequency. The Estate Department will give notice in advance of the periodic cleanings about any necessary preparations.

  • Window washing: annually
  • Curtain cleaning: every fourth/fifth year

Monitoring

Some areas are monitored by cleaners in accordance with a schedule, in order to assess whether cleaning is needed. The cleaning plans are currently not available online. Please contact postmottak@eiendom.uio.no if you have any questions regarding the cleaning plans.

Report damages, defects and needs

You can also report other needs related to cleaning, outdoor space, waste, internal relocation, courier services or other operational work.

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Published June 2, 2023 3:04 PM - Last modified Jan. 4, 2024 10:52 AM