Hallway
Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-H-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Educational
Circulation Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic hallway environment in an education facility, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all horizontal surfaces including skirting boards, ledges, and window sills.
- Vacuuming of carpeted areas and mats.
- Mopping of hard floor surfaces using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Spot cleaning of walls and doors to remove marks and stains.
- Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
- Cleaning and polishing of glass surfaces and mirrors.
- Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles and light switches.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths are used for different areas to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all horizontal surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and edges.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor to prevent slips.
- Spot clean walls and doors using a damp cloth and appropriate cleaning solution.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and polish to a streak-free finish.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant spray, allowing appropriate contact time for effectiveness.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | No visible dust or debris on any surfaces; floors are spotless and dry; glass surfaces are streak-free; no odours present; all high-touch areas are sanitised and free of marks. |
| Good | Minor dust or debris on less than 5% of surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; glass surfaces have minor streaks; no strong odours; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust or debris on less than 10% of surfaces; floors are generally clean but may have some streaks; glass surfaces have visible streaks; mild odours present; high-touch areas are partially sanitised. |
| Fail | Visible dust or debris on more than 10% of surfaces; floors are dirty or wet; glass surfaces are heavily streaked; strong odours present; high-touch areas are not sanitised. |
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