Tattoo studio cleaning schedule

Studio: [STUDIO NAME]
Schedule version date: ____________________

Under the UKHSA infection prevention and control toolkit, every studio needs a documented cleaning regime. Adapt this to your specific layout and update as needed.

Daily, between each client

Surface decontamination with EN 1276 / EN 13697 compliant disinfectant.

Surface	Method	Signed by	Time
Tattoo chair / bed	Wipe down with disinfectant
Armrest	Wipe down
Workstation surface	Wipe down
Task lamp / lighting	Wipe down handle, switches
Ink station	Wipe down, dispose of used caps
Foot pedal	Wipe down
Power supply controls	Wipe down
Door handles in treatment area	Wipe down
Taps / sinks used	Wipe down

Daily, end of day

Task	Method	Signed by	Time
Full chair/bed clean	Disinfectant; remove disposable barriers
Workstation deep clean	Move equipment; full surface
Floor mopping (treatment area)	Disinfectant solution
Floor mopping (reception, corridor)	Disinfectant solution
Bathroom clean	Disinfectant; restock
Sharps container check	Below fill line?
Clinical waste bin check	Sealed for collection?
Hand-rub / soap restock	Refill if needed
PPE stock check	Gloves, masks, aprons
Reception touch points	Door handles, payment terminal, pens, clipboard
Lock and secure	Premises locked, alarm set

Weekly

Task	Method	Signed by	Date
Full deep clean of treatment rooms	Move all furniture; clean walls, skirting, baseboards
Air vents / extraction filters	Visual check; clean as needed
Underside of furniture	Vacuum / wipe
Sharps disposal collection	Contractor pickup confirmed
Stock check, disposables	Replenish
Stock check, chemicals	Replenish; check SDS currency
Cleaning equipment maintenance	Replace mop heads, refresh cloths

Monthly

Task	Method	Signed by	Date
Walls and ceilings inspection	Visual; address any damage
Floor seal integrity check	Floor sealant adequate?
Sink seals and grout	Mould check; clean as needed
Light fittings	Wipe down housing
Spore test on autoclave (if applicable)	Per HTM 01-05
Inspection paperwork audit	All certificates current?
Cleaning chemical SDS review	Current and stored correctly?

Quarterly

Task	Method	Signed by	Date
Full studio walk-through	Pre-EHO standard; full hygiene audit
Equipment service check	Autoclave (if applicable); chairs; lighting
Insurance certificate review	Current; covers all activities
Council registration review	Current
Staff training certificate audit	Bloodborne pathogens; first aid; infection control
Refresh cleaning regime if needed	Update this schedule

Annual

Task	Method	Signed by	Date
Annual COSHH review	Per COSHH risk assessment template
Annual cleaning schedule review	Update this document
Premises maintenance review	Painting, repairs, lighting upgrades
Deep environmental clean	Whole-studio top-to-bottom

Cleaning products in use

Product	Use	EN standard	SDS on file
	Surface disinfectant	EN 1276 / 13697	Y/N
	Floor disinfectant	EN 1276	Y/N
	Hand soap		Y/N
	Hand rub	EN 1500	Y/N
	Toilet / bathroom	EN 1276	Y/N

Storage

• All cleaning chemicals stored in secure cupboard with restricted access.
• Original labelled containers, no decanting without proper labelling.
• Stored away from foodstuffs and high-traffic areas.
• SDS for every chemical kept in the studio's COSHH file.

Cleaning training

Staff name	Last trained	Date	Signed

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Adaptation notes for studios: this is a baseline template. Adapt frequencies for your studio's traffic level and specific layout. The EHO will ask to see signed logs as evidence the cleaning regime is real, not just documented. Keep logs for at least 12 months. See EHO inspections explained.