Single Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-SR-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in single rooms within aged care facilities, promoting the health and well-being of residents.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including furniture, window sills, and fixtures.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs thoroughly.
- Mop hard floors with appropriate disinfectant solutions.
- Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and remote controls.
- Clean and disinfect bathroom facilities including sinks, toilets, and showers.
- Empty waste bins and replace liners.
- Wipe down and sanitize all horizontal surfaces.
- Ensure all cleaning activities are documented and reported as per facility protocols.
Method
- Start by removing all waste and debris from the room.
- Dust all surfaces using microfiber cloths to trap dust and allergens.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure air quality.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH disinfectant, ensuring no residue is left.
- Use EPA-registered disinfectants to sanitize high-touch areas.
- Clean bathroom facilities with appropriate cleaning agents, ensuring all surfaces are disinfected.
- Replace waste bin liners and ensure bins are clean and odor-free.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Neutral pH disinfectant
- EPA-registered disinfectants
- Protective gloves and masks
- 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