Lounge Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-LR-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 the lounge room in the aged care facility is maintained at the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene to promote a safe and comfortable environment for residents.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including tables, chairs, and shelves.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas thoroughly.
- Mop all non-carpeted flooring with appropriate cleaning solution.
- Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and remote controls.
- Clean and polish all glass surfaces including windows and mirrors.
- Empty and sanitize waste bins.
- Wipe down and sanitize all furniture.
- Ensure all cleaning activities are documented and logged.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust and allergens.
- Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure maximum dust and allergen removal.
- Mop non-carpeted floors with a disinfectant solution, ensuring the mop is rinsed frequently.
- Use a disinfectant spray on high-touch areas and wipe with a clean cloth.
- Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth for a streak-free finish.
- Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the bin interior and exterior.
- Wipe down furniture with a suitable cleaner and disinfectant.
- Record all cleaning tasks in the facility's cleaning log for compliance and review.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with disinfectant solution
- Disinfectant spray
- 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