Australian National Cleaning Management Framework

HVAC Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-CO-HR-01
Commercial Office
daily
AS/NZS 3666:2011 ISO 14001:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA Cleaning Standards Commercial Daily Cleaning Standard Risk ISO Compliant
Objective

Ensure the HVAC room in the commercial office is cleaned to the highest Australian standards, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.

Scope of Work
  • Dust all surfaces, including vents and ducts.
  • Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles and light switches.
  • Vacuum floors and remove any debris.
  • Mop hard floor surfaces with appropriate cleaning solution.
  • Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
  • Wipe down external surfaces of HVAC equipment.
  • Inspect for and remove any cobwebs.
Method
  1. Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths are used for different surfaces.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest points and working downwards.
  3. Sanitise high-touch areas using a disinfectant spray and cloth.
  4. Vacuum the floor thoroughly, paying attention to corners and edges.
  5. Mop the floor with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
  6. Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste according to local regulations.
  7. Wipe down the external surfaces of HVAC equipment with a damp cloth.
  8. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
  • Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
  • Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
  • Mop and bucket with neutral pH cleaner
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are free of dust and debris; high-touch areas are sanitised; floors are spotless with no residue; rubbish bins are empty and clean; no cobwebs present.
GoodMinor dust on non-critical surfaces; high-touch areas mostly sanitised; floors are clean with minimal residue; rubbish bins are empty; few cobwebs.
PassNoticeable dust on some surfaces; high-touch areas partially sanitised; floors have some residue; rubbish bins are not overflowing; some cobwebs present.
FailSignificant dust accumulation; high-touch areas not sanitised; floors are dirty with visible residue; rubbish bins are full; many cobwebs present.
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