Courtyard
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-C-04
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the courtyard of the aged care facility is clean, safe, and hygienic for residents and visitors.
Scope of Work
- Remove all litter and debris from the courtyard area.
- Sweep all hard surfaces, including pathways and patios.
- Wipe down all outdoor furniture, including tables and chairs.
- Sanitize high-touch surfaces such as handrails and door handles.
- Clean and sanitize any outdoor bins and surrounding areas.
- Dust and remove cobwebs from corners and ceilings.
- Spot clean any visible stains on surfaces.
- Ensure all cleaning agents used are suitable for outdoor use and safe for the environment.
Method
- Begin by collecting all visible litter and debris, disposing of it in appropriate waste containers.
- Sweep all hard surfaces thoroughly, ensuring no dirt or leaves remain.
- Using a damp cloth and suitable cleaning agent, wipe down all outdoor furniture.
- Sanitize high-touch surfaces with a disinfectant spray, allowing it to air dry.
- Empty and clean outdoor bins, ensuring no residue remains.
- Use a duster or broom to remove cobwebs from corners and ceilings.
- Spot clean any stains using a suitable cleaner, ensuring the surface is not damaged.
- Review the area to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
- Broom and dustpan
- Outdoor vacuum cleaner
- Microfiber cloths
- Disinfectant spray
- All-purpose cleaner
- Trash bags
- Bucket and mop
- Duster
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