Council Chambers
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-CC-01
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 Council Chambers in the Government Building are maintained to the highest cleaning standards, ensuring a safe, hygienic, and presentable environment for all users.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including desks, chairs, and decorative items.
- Vacuuming of all carpeted areas and spot cleaning as necessary.
- Mopping of hard floors using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Sanitising of all high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and handrails.
- Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins and replacement of liners.
- Cleaning and polishing of glass surfaces including windows and mirrors.
- Wiping down and sanitising of all electronic equipment surfaces.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities comply with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Method
- Begin by organising the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies and equipment, ensuring colour-coded cloths are used for different areas to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest points and working downwards.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
- Mop hard floors using a neutral pH floor cleaner, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using a disinfectant spray and a clean cloth.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin surfaces.
- Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth for a streak-free finish.
- Wipe down electronic equipment with a damp cloth and a suitable electronic-safe cleaner.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Glass cleaner
- Lint-free cloths
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless with no streaks; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges; bins are empty and odour-free; glass surfaces are crystal clear with no streaks. |
| Good | Minor dust on less accessible surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; bins are empty but may have slight odour; glass surfaces have minor streaks. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible streaks; high-touch areas are partially sanitised; bins are not emptied regularly; glass surfaces have visible streaks. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty; high-touch areas are not sanitised; bins are overflowing; glass surfaces are dirty and streaked. |
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