The first step in solving a problem is accurately identifying it. Use this worksheet to show your stakeholders which areas of your facility may be falling below standard, and where new equipment will help you ensure more consistent results. We recommend you do this self-assessment a couple of times to get the most accurate picture.

1. A cleaning assessment
and checklist for warehouses
and distribution facilities
The first step in solving a problem is accurately identifying it. Use this
worksheet to show your stakeholders which areas of your facility may be
falling below standard, and where new equipment will help you ensure
more consistent results. We recommend you do this self-assessment a
couple of times to get the most accurate picture.
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2. Statement Rating: 1 to 5
Floors are clean and dry, with no visible grease or tire marks
from forklifts.
No spills have been left unattended.
Aisles and passageways are clear, with no obstructions that
could create a hazard.
Areas under pallet racking are clean and free of dust.
Waste receptacles are not overflowing. No trash is on the floor.
No packaging, strapping, or related material is strewn across the floor.
Entryways are free of dirt, water, and other materials that can be
tracked throughout the waterhouse.
Loading bays are free of dirt, debris, and trash.
Horizontal surfaces, including shelving, racks, and overhead ledges,
are free of dust accumulation.
Carpeting, if any, is visibly free of soil.
Lighting fixtures are clean and free of dust accumulation.
Forklifts are clean, with no grease or dirt buildup.
Total score (max. 60)
Warehouse / Distribution Center Cleanliness Self-Assessment
Instructions: Walk through your warehouse and rate how much you agree with
each of the statements using this 5-point scale:
1. Strongly disagree
2. Somewhat disagree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Somewhat agree
5. Strongly agree
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3. If you scored 3 or below on any of the items, that’s where you should turn your focus.
The following checklist provides general guidelines for the frequency of common
cleaning tasks. You can adjust it based on your specific needs and your scores on the
self-assessment.
Warehouse / Distribution Center Cleaning Checklist*
Ad hoc tasks
Clean up spills as they occur
Dispose of packaging, strapping, and other waste
Put away any tools used
Daily tasks
Sweep floors
Remove obstructions from aisles and pick-and-pack areas
Empty trash
Sweep outside walkways and steps
Clear loading bay areas
Discard broken pallets
Clean forklifts
Check rodent traps
Weekly tasks
Scrub floors
Pressure wash outside walkways and steps
Monthly tasks
Dust pallet racking and shelving
Clean underneath pallet racking
Vacuum overhead surfaces
Pressure wash forklifts
Every 3-6 months
Strip floors
Deep clean carpets
*These frequencies are based on typical warehouse traffic. During busy times, like holidays,
many tasks need to be done more frequently.
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