Textiles Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-TR-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
NEN 2075:2011
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Educational
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the textiles room in the education facility is maintained at a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene, promoting a safe and conducive learning environment.
Scope of Work
- Dusting all surfaces including tables, chairs, and shelves.
- Vacuuming carpets and rugs to remove dust and debris.
- Mopping hard floors with appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Wiping down sewing machines and other equipment with disinfectant wipes.
- Sanitising high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Emptying rubbish bins and replacing liners.
- Cleaning windows and mirrors to remove smudges and fingerprints.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities comply with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths are used for different areas.
- Begin by dusting all surfaces, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and edges.
- Mop hard floors using a damp mop and appropriate cleaning solution, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
- Wipe down all equipment and high-touch areas with disinfectant wipes, ensuring surfaces are visibly clean and free from smudges.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste according to facility protocols.
- Clean windows and mirrors using glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth for a streak-free finish.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to the required standard.
Equipment
- Cleaning trolley with colour-coded cloths and mop heads.
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter.
- Mop and bucket with appropriate cleaning solution.
- Disinfectant wipes and spray.
- Glass cleaner and microfibre cloths.
- Rubbish bin liners.
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust and smudges; carpets are free from debris; floors are streak-free; no odours present; all high-touch areas are sanitised; windows and mirrors are spotless. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; carpets mostly free from debris; floors have minimal streaks; faint odours may be present; most high-touch areas are sanitised; windows and mirrors have minor smudges. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; some debris on carpets; floors have visible streaks; noticeable odours present; some high-touch areas not sanitised; windows and mirrors have visible smudges. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; significant debris on carpets; floors are dirty and streaked; strong odours present; high-touch areas not sanitised; windows and mirrors are dirty. |
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