Corridor
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-C-03
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS:2015
NEN 2075:2011
Circulation Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the corridor in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards to provide a safe and pleasant environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including ledges, handrails, and furniture.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and mats.
- Mop all hard floor surfaces with a disinfectant solution.
- Wipe down walls and doors to remove any marks or stains.
- Sanitize high-touch areas such as light switches, door handles, and handrails.
- Empty and sanitize waste bins.
Method
- Begin by dusting all horizontal surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust and allergens.
- Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure dust and debris are effectively removed.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH disinfectant, ensuring all areas are covered and excess water is removed to prevent slips.
- Use a damp cloth with a suitable cleaning agent to wipe down walls and doors, focusing on removing visible marks.
- Apply a disinfectant to high-touch areas and allow the appropriate contact time before wiping clean.
- Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the bin surfaces to prevent odor and contamination.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Neutral pH disinfectant
- All-purpose cleaner
- Disposable gloves
Quality Criteria
| Excellent | All surfaces visibly clean, no dust, stains, or debris. Pleasant appearance with no odors. All cleaning tasks completed to highest standard. |
| Good | Most surfaces clean with minimal dust or minor marks. Generally tidy appearance. All major cleaning tasks completed satisfactorily. |
| Pass | Basic cleaning completed, surfaces generally clean but may have some minor dust or marks. Acceptable standard for routine operations. |
| Fail | Visible dirt, stains, or debris present. Unacceptable odors or untidy appearance. Cleaning tasks incomplete or inadequate. Requires immediate re-cleaning. |
Documentation
- Cleaning Checklist: Digital or paper checklist to verify completion of all cleaning tasks
- Incident Reports: Documentation of any cleaning-related incidents, spills, or issues encountered
- Maintenance Records: Record any maintenance needs identified during cleaning (for reporting to maintenance team)
- Photos: Before and after photos as requested to document cleaning completion and quality