Library
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-L-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic library environment for aged care facility residents, staff, and visitors.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including shelves, tables, and chairs.
- Vacuum carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mop hard floor surfaces.
- Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and computer keyboards.
- Clean and polish glass surfaces including windows and display cases.
- Empty and sanitize waste bins.
- Organize and tidy reading materials and furniture.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust particles.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas, ensuring to reach under furniture and in corners.
- Mop hard floors with a suitable disinfectant solution, ensuring no residue is left.
- Use a disinfectant wipe to sanitize all high-touch areas thoroughly.
- Clean glass surfaces using a glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth for a streak-free finish.
- Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the bin surfaces.
- Reorganize reading materials and furniture to maintain a neat appearance.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket with disinfectant solution
- Disinfectant wipes
- Glass cleaner
- Lint-free cloths
- 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