A Quick Guide to APPA Cleaning Standards
At Americhem, we specialize in helping colleges and universities meet and exceed APPA cleaning standards through a combination of expert training, advanced equipment, and customized support. From our hands-on cleaning seminars to the industry’s smartest autonomous scrubbers and sweepers, we provide the tools, knowledge, and service to elevate your campus cleanliness, improve efficiency, and create a healthier environment for students and staff. Whether you’re maintaining Level 1 excellence or working toward improvement, Americhem is your partner every step of the way.
Level 1: Orderly Spotlessness
- • Immaculate and detailed.
- • For VIP or healthcare spaces.
Solution:
High staffing, daily inspections, autonomous scrubbers.
Level 2: Ordinary Tidiness
- • Clean and consistent.
- • Ideal for classrooms and offices.
Solution:
Routine schedules, cleaning seminars, smart equipment.
Level 3: Casual Inattention
- • Slightly dusty or dull.
- • Acceptable but slipping.
Solution:
Rebalance workload, refresher training, upgrade tools.
Level 4: Moderate Dinginess
- • Visible dirt, soils and odors.
- • Visitor complaints start.
Solution:
Site survey, floor restoration, boost staff, or automation.
Level 5: Unkempt Neglect
- • Unsanitary and unsafe.
Solution:
Emergency response, staff retraining, autonomous support.