Janitor's Closet
Code: ANCMF-AU-CO-JC-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Commercial
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the janitor's closet in the commercial office is maintained to the highest cleaning standards, ensuring a safe and organised environment for storage of cleaning supplies and equipment.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including shelves, ledges, and equipment.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces including door handles and light switches.
- Organise and clean the trolley, ensuring all cleaning supplies are stored correctly and safely.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins, ensuring no residual odours.
- Mop the floor with appropriate cleaning solution to remove any spills or stains.
- Check and refill hand sanitiser and soap dispensers.
- Ensure all cleaning chemicals are stored in compliance with safety standards.
Method
- Begin by removing all items from shelves and dusting thoroughly.
- Wipe down all surfaces with a sanitising solution, focusing on high-touch areas.
- Organise cleaning supplies on the trolley, ensuring items are easily accessible and correctly labelled.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, then clean the bins with a disinfectant.
- Mop the floor using a colour-coded mop and appropriate cleaning solution.
- Check all dispensers and refill as necessary.
- Inspect the storage of chemicals, ensuring compliance with safety data sheets (SDS).
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Sanitising solution
- Colour-coded mop and bucket
- Rubbish bin liners
- Hand sanitiser and soap refills
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; no odours present; supplies are neatly organised and labelled; floor is spotless with no visible stains; bins are clean and odour-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on high shelves; no strong odours; supplies are mostly organised; floor has minor marks; bins are clean but may have slight odour. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; mild odours present; supplies are somewhat disorganised; floor has visible stains; bins are not entirely clean. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; strong odours; supplies are disorganised and improperly stored; floor is dirty with multiple stains; bins are dirty and odorous. |
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