Day Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-DR-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
NEN 2075:2011
ISSA CIMS-GB
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in the Day Room of the Aged Care Facility to promote the well-being of residents and staff.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including tables, chairs, and decorative items.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mop all hard floor surfaces with a disinfectant solution.
- Wipe down all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and remote controls with a sanitizing agent.
- Clean and sanitize all windows and glass surfaces.
- Empty and sanitize waste bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Ensure all cleaning activities are documented and comply with health and safety regulations.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using microfiber cloths to trap dust and allergens.
- Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure air quality is maintained.
- Mop hard floors with a microfiber mop and an approved disinfectant solution, ensuring no residue is left.
- Use disinfectant wipes or sprays on high-touch surfaces, allowing appropriate contact time for effective sanitization.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and squeegee for streak-free results.
- Empty waste bins, sanitize with a disinfectant spray, and replace liners.
- Record all cleaning activities in the facility's cleaning log for compliance and review.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Microfiber mop
- Disinfectant solution
- Disinfectant wipes/spray
- Glass cleaner
- Squeegee
- Waste bin liners
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