Library
Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-L-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, safe, and conducive learning environment in the library of an education facility, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including shelves, desks, and computer stations.
- Vacuuming of carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mopping of hard floors with appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Sanitising of high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and computer keyboards.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Cleaning and polishing of glass surfaces and windows.
- Spot cleaning of walls and doors to remove marks and stains.
- Organising and tidying of reading areas and study spaces.
Method
- Begin with dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth and a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure air quality standards are met.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces using an approved disinfectant, following the manufacturer's instructions for contact time.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Clean glass surfaces with a streak-free glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth.
- Spot clean walls and doors using a mild detergent and a damp cloth.
- Organise reading materials and furniture to maintain a tidy appearance.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Approved disinfectant
- Glass cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless and dry; no rubbish present; all high-touch surfaces are sanitised; glass is streak-free; reading areas are perfectly organised. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; bins are empty; high-touch surfaces mostly sanitised; glass has minor streaks; reading areas are tidy. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible streaks or spots; bins are not overflowing; some high-touch surfaces missed; glass has visible streaks; reading areas slightly disorganised. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty or sticky; bins overflowing; high-touch surfaces not sanitised; glass is dirty; reading areas are disorganised. |
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