Corridor
Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-C-04
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Educational
Circulation Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure corridors in the education facility are clean, safe, and presentable, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including skirting boards, ledges, and window sills.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and mats.
- Mop hard floors using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Spot clean walls, doors, and light switches to remove marks and fingerprints.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with Australian workplace health and safety regulations.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all horizontal surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to edges and corners.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral detergent, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor to prevent slips.
- Spot clean walls, doors, and light switches with a damp microfibre cloth.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to the required standard.
Equipment
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Neutral detergent
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust and marks; floors are spotless with no debris; bins are empty and sanitised; no odours present. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors are clean with minimal debris; bins are empty but not sanitised; faint odours may be present. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have some debris; bins are emptied but not sanitised; noticeable odours present. |
| Fail | Significant dust and marks on surfaces; floors are dirty with visible debris; bins are full or not emptied; strong odours 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