IT Equipment Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-IER-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Educational
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe IT Equipment Room in an education facility, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including desks, shelves, and equipment.
- Sanitising of high-touch areas such as keyboards, mice, and door handles.
- Vacuuming of floors to remove dust and debris.
- Wiping down of external surfaces of IT equipment with appropriate cleaning agents.
- Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
- Inspection and cleaning of air vents and filters to ensure dust-free environment.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and cleaning agents, ensuring colour-coded cloths are used for different surfaces.
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust particles effectively.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using a disinfectant spray and a clean cloth, ensuring all surfaces are visibly wet for the required contact time.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne dust.
- Wipe down external surfaces of IT equipment with an anti-static cleaner to prevent damage.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin surfaces.
- Inspect air vents and filters, clean with a vacuum or damp cloth as necessary.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Disinfectant spray
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Anti-static cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and smudges; high-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue; floors are spotless; no odours present; air vents are clean and unobstructed. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-essential surfaces; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; floors have minimal debris; no strong odours; air vents have minor dust. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; high-touch areas partially sanitised; some debris on floors; slight odours present; air vents require cleaning. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; high-touch areas not sanitised; floors are dirty; strong odours present; air vents are clogged. |
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