Storage Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-CO-SR-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Commercial
Storage Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the storage room in the commercial office is maintained in a clean, hygienic, and organised state, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces, including shelves, ledges, and equipment.
- Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles and light switches.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and mop hard floors.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Organise and tidy stored items to ensure clear access and safety.
- Check for and report any signs of pest activity.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with appropriate supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from higher surfaces and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant, following the manufacturer's instructions for contact time.
- Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise dust and allergens.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and ensure bins are clean and odour-free.
- Reorganise stored items to maintain a tidy and accessible space.
- Inspect the area for any signs of pests and report findings to the appropriate personnel.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket (colour-coded)
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Approved disinfectant
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust and marks; high-touch areas are sanitised with no residue; floors are spotless with no debris; rubbish bins are empty and odour-free; items are neatly organised with clear access paths. |
| Good | Minor dust on less accessible surfaces; high-touch areas are sanitised; floors are clean with minimal debris; rubbish bins are empty; items are mostly organised. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on some surfaces; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; floors have some debris; rubbish bins are not overflowing; items are somewhat organised. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; high-touch areas are not sanitised; floors are dirty with visible debris; rubbish bins are full or odorous; items are disorganised, obstructing access. |
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