IT Equipment Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-CO-IER-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Commercial
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the IT Equipment Room is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, minimising dust and contaminants to protect sensitive equipment.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including shelves, equipment tops, and ledges.
- Vacuum floors using a HEPA-filter vacuum to capture fine particles.
- Wipe down all accessible equipment surfaces with anti-static cloths.
- Sanitise door handles and light switches with appropriate disinfectant.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Inspect and clean air vents and filters to ensure optimal air quality.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths are used for different surfaces.
- Begin by dusting high surfaces and work downwards to avoid re-contaminating cleaned areas.
- Use a HEPA-filter vacuum to clean the floors, paying special attention to corners and under equipment.
- Wipe down equipment surfaces with anti-static cloths to prevent static build-up.
- Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles and light switches using a disinfectant spray and cloth.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and ensure bins are clean and odour-free.
- Check air vents and filters, clean as necessary to maintain air quality.
Equipment
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Anti-static cloths
- Disinfectant spray
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly free of dust and smudges; no odours present; air vents are clean and unobstructed; rubbish bins are empty and clean; no visible debris on floors. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; no odours; air vents mostly clean; rubbish bins are empty but may have minor residue; minimal debris on floors. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; slight odours present; air vents have some dust build-up; rubbish bins are emptied but not cleaned; some debris on floors. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; strong odours; air vents clogged; rubbish bins full or dirty; significant debris on floors. |
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