Chapel
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-C-06
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the chapel within the government building is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation, in compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including pews, altar, and lectern.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mop hard floors with appropriate cleaning solution.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and railings.
- Clean and polish all glass surfaces including windows and mirrors.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins.
- Ensure all cleaning is conducted using colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using microfibre cloths to capture dust and allergens.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs using a HEPA-filter vacuum to ensure air quality is maintained.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
- Clean glass surfaces with a streak-free glass cleaner.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet quality criteria.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with neutral pH cleaner
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Streak-free glass cleaner
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
- 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; glass surfaces are crystal clear with no streaks; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges. |
| Good | Minor dust on less accessible surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; bins are empty; glass surfaces have minor streaks; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible streaks or spots; bins are not overflowing; glass surfaces have visible streaks; high-touch areas are partially sanitised. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; floors are dirty or sticky; bins are overflowing; glass surfaces are dirty; 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