Janitor's Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-JR-02
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a clean, hygienic, and organised janitor's room in a government building, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including shelves, benches, and equipment.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Mop floors with appropriate cleaning solution.
- Organise and tidy cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Check and refill consumables such as hand sanitiser and soap.
- Ensure all cleaning chemicals are stored safely and labelled correctly.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust effectively.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant spray, ensuring contact time as per product instructions.
- Empty rubbish bins, clean with a disinfectant wipe, and replace liners.
- Prepare a mop bucket with a neutral pH cleaning solution and mop the floor, starting from the farthest corner and moving towards the exit.
- Organise cleaning supplies on shelves, ensuring labels are facing outward for easy identification.
- Check consumable levels and refill as necessary, ensuring all dispensers are functioning correctly.
- Inspect chemical storage for compliance with safety standards, ensuring all containers are sealed and labelled.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Disinfectant spray
- Mop and bucket
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; high-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue; floors are spotless with no streaks; rubbish bins are empty and clean; supplies are neatly organised and fully stocked; all chemicals are correctly labelled and stored. |
| Good | Minor dust on less accessible surfaces; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; floors have minimal streaks; rubbish bins are empty but may have minor residue; supplies are organised with minor disarray; most chemicals are labelled and stored correctly. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; some high-touch areas missed during sanitising; floors have visible streaks; rubbish bins are not fully clean; supplies are disorganised; some chemicals are not labelled or stored correctly. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; high-touch areas are not sanitised; floors are dirty; rubbish bins are full or unclean; supplies are in disarray; chemicals are improperly labelled or stored. |
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