Circulation Areas
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-CA-01
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure circulation areas in government buildings are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, providing a safe and pleasant environment for all occupants and visitors.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all horizontal surfaces including ledges, skirting boards, and handrails.
- Vacuuming of carpeted areas and mats.
- Mopping of hard floors using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Wiping and sanitising of high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and lift buttons.
- Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
- Spot cleaning of walls and doors to remove marks and stains.
- Cleaning of glass surfaces and mirrors to remove smudges and fingerprints.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cleaning systems are used to prevent cross-contamination.
- Begin by dusting all horizontal surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and allergens.
- Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and edges.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Wipe and sanitise high-touch surfaces using a disinfectant solution.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin surfaces.
- Spot clean walls and doors with a suitable cleaner to remove any visible marks.
- Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring a streak-free finish.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant solution
- Glass cleaner
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust, dirt, and marks. Floors are spotless with no residue. High-touch surfaces are sanitised and free from smudges. Glass surfaces are streak-free. No rubbish is present, and bins are sanitised. |
| Good | Minor dust or smudges on surfaces. Floors are clean with minimal residue. High-touch surfaces are mostly sanitised. Glass surfaces have minor streaks. Bins are emptied and mostly sanitised. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust or smudges on some surfaces. Floors have some residue. High-touch surfaces are partially sanitised. Glass surfaces have visible streaks. Bins are emptied but not sanitised. |
| Fail | Significant dust, dirt, or marks on surfaces. Floors are dirty with visible residue. High-touch surfaces are not sanitised. Glass surfaces are streaked and dirty. Rubbish is present, and bins 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