Library
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-L-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 maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming library environment within the government building, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including shelves, tables, and chairs.
- Vacuuming of carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mopping of hard floors.
- Sanitising of high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and computer keyboards.
- Cleaning and sanitising of toilets and washbasins.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Spot cleaning of glass surfaces and windows.
- Replenishing of consumables such as toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels.
Method
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Begin with dusting from high to low surfaces to capture all dust particles.
- Vacuum carpets using a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner to ensure air quality.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner and appropriate mop head.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces using a disinfectant approved by Australian standards.
- Clean toilets with a toilet-specific cleaner and brush, ensuring all surfaces are sanitised.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise bin surfaces.
- Spot clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and microfibre cloth.
- Check and replenish consumables as needed.
Equipment
- HEPA filter vacuum cleaner
- Microfibre cloths
- Colour-coded mop and bucket system
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Glass cleaner
- Toilet brush and cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless and dry; no odours present; all consumables fully stocked; bins empty and sanitised; glass surfaces streak-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors clean with minimal marks; faint odours present; most consumables stocked; bins empty but not sanitised; minor streaks on glass. |
| Pass | Visible dust on surfaces; floors have noticeable marks; noticeable odours; some consumables missing; bins not emptied; visible streaks on glass. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors dirty and wet; strong odours; consumables depleted; bins overflowing; glass surfaces heavily 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