Cleaner's Store
Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-CS-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Educational
Storage Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a clean, organised, and safe cleaner's store in an education facility, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including shelves, storage units, and equipment.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches.
- Organise and maintain a colour-coded cleaning system for all cleaning supplies.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Clean and sanitise the floor using appropriate mopping techniques.
- Ensure all cleaning equipment is stored neatly and safely.
- Check for and report any signs of pest infestation.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and allergens.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces with a disinfectant solution, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Organise cleaning supplies according to the colour-coded system, ensuring all items are clearly labelled and stored correctly.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste according to facility guidelines.
- Mop the floor using a damp mop and a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
- Store all cleaning equipment in designated areas, ensuring no items are blocking walkways or exits.
- Inspect the area for any signs of pests and report findings to the facility manager.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Disinfectant solution
- Colour-coded cleaning supplies
- Rubbish bin liners
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Storage shelves
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust and marks; high-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue; supplies are perfectly organised and labelled; bins are empty and clean; floors are spotless with no water marks; equipment is neatly stored. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; high-touch areas are sanitised with minimal residue; supplies are mostly organised; bins are empty; floors are clean with slight water marks; equipment is stored correctly. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; high-touch areas sanitised but with visible residue; supplies are somewhat organised; bins are not overflowing; floors are mopped but with visible streaks; equipment is stored but not neatly. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; high-touch areas not sanitised; supplies are disorganised; bins are overflowing; floors are dirty or sticky; equipment is blocking walkways. |
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