Housekeeping

(a) The interior and exterior of the home shall be safe, clean and sanitary. (b) Practices and procedures shall be utilized to keep the home free from offensive odors, accumulation of dirt, rubbish, dust, and safety hazards. (c) Floors and floor coverings shall be clean and in good condition. Floor polishes shall provide for a non-slip finish. (d) Walls and ceilings shall be in good condition and shall be cleaned regularly. All homes shall have walls capable of being cleaned. (e) Deodorizers shall not be used to cover up odors caused by unsanitary conditions or poor housekeeping practices. (f) Home and surrounding areas shall be kept free from refuse, discarded furniture, and old newspaper. Combustibles such as cleaning rags and compounds must be kept in closed metal containers in areas away from residents' rooms. No items shall be stored in the hot water heater closet or furnace closet. (g) General laundry shall be placed in linen hampers, carts, laundry bags, or similar containers suitable for laundry not soiled by body fluids. (h) Soiled linens or clothing shall be placed in bags or nonporous containers with lids tightly closed.