Building Approvals
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-BA-01
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure a clean, hygienic, and presentable environment in the Building Approvals area of the Government Building, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including desks, shelves, and window sills.
- Vacuuming of carpets and rugs.
- Mopping of hard floors.
- Sanitising of high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and telephones.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Cleaning of glass surfaces and partitions.
- Spot cleaning of walls and doors.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities comply with colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust particles effectively.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to maintain air quality.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner to avoid damage to surfaces.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces using a disinfectant approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring bins are sanitised before replacing.
- Clean glass surfaces with a streak-free glass cleaner.
- Perform spot cleaning on walls and doors with a mild detergent solution.
- Ensure all cleaning equipment is cleaned and stored properly after use.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with neutral pH cleaner
- Disinfectant approved by TGA
- Rubbish bin liners
- Streak-free glass cleaner
- Mild detergent solution
- Colour-coded cleaning equipment
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and smudges; floors are spotless and dry; no rubbish or odours present; high-touch surfaces are sanitised and free of marks; glass surfaces are streak-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; rubbish bins are empty; high-touch surfaces are mostly sanitised; glass surfaces have minor streaks. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on some surfaces; floors have visible streaks; rubbish bins are not overflowing; high-touch surfaces are partially sanitised; glass surfaces have visible streaks. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; floors are dirty or sticky; rubbish bins are overflowing; high-touch surfaces are not sanitised; glass surfaces 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