Resident Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-RR-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 environment for residents in aged care facility rooms.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including furniture, window sills, and fixtures.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs thoroughly.
- Mop hard floors with appropriate disinfectant solution.
- Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and remote controls.
- Clean and disinfect bathroom fixtures including sinks, toilets, and showers.
- Empty waste bins and replace liners.
- Wipe down mirrors and glass surfaces.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control protocols.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to trap dust particles.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs, ensuring to reach under furniture and in corners.
- Mop hard floors using a two-bucket system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Apply disinfectant to high-touch areas and allow appropriate contact time before wiping.
- Use a non-abrasive cleaner for bathroom fixtures, ensuring thorough rinsing.
- Dispose of waste in accordance with facility waste management procedures.
- Use glass cleaner for mirrors and glass surfaces, wiping with a lint-free cloth.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet cleanliness standards.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Disinfectant solutions
- Non-abrasive bathroom cleaner
- 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