Linen Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-LR-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
To ensure the linen room in the government building is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including shelves, ledges, and equipment.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and mop hard floors.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Ensure all cleaning supplies are stored correctly and are easily accessible.
- Check for and report any signs of pest activity.
- Ensure all linen is stored in a clean and organised manner.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust effectively.
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to sanitise high-touch areas, ensuring no cross-contamination.
- Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to reduce airborne dust particles.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner to maintain floor finish.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and ensure bins are clean and odour-free.
- Organise cleaning supplies on the trolley for easy access and efficient workflow.
- Inspect linen storage for cleanliness and organisation, ensuring compliance with storage guidelines.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with neutral pH cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
- Sanitising solution
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean with no dust or marks; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges; floors are spotless with no debris; bins are empty and odour-free; linen is perfectly organised and stored. |
| Good | Minor dust on less accessible surfaces; high-touch areas are mostly clean; floors have minor debris; bins are empty but may have slight odour; linen is organised with minor imperfections. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; high-touch areas have visible smudges; floors have visible debris; bins are not emptied regularly; linen is disorganised but clean. |
| Fail | Surfaces are dusty and marked; high-touch areas are unsanitised; floors are dirty with significant debris; bins are overflowing; linen is disorganised and dirty. |
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