Public Seating
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-PS-01
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the public seating areas in government buildings are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, providing a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors.
Scope of Work
- Dust and wipe all seating surfaces, including backs, armrests, and legs.
- Vacuum fabric seats and surrounding floor areas to remove dust, dirt, and debris.
- Sanitise all high-touch areas, including armrests and seat edges, using appropriate disinfectants.
- Remove any visible stains or marks from seating surfaces.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins located near seating areas.
- Ensure all seating areas are free from unpleasant odours.
- Check and replenish any necessary supplies, such as tissues or hand sanitiser stations, if applicable.
Method
- Begin by dusting all seating surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and allergens.
- Vacuum fabric seats and surrounding floor areas with a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner to ensure thorough removal of dust and debris.
- Apply a hospital-grade disinfectant to all high-touch areas, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions for effective sanitisation.
- Spot clean any visible stains using an appropriate upholstery cleaner, following the manufacturer's guidelines.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and wipe down the exterior and interior surfaces of the bins.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas are clean, sanitised, and free from odours.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Upholstery cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt, and stains. High-touch areas are sanitised with no residue. No unpleasant odours are present. Rubbish bins are empty and clean. |
| Good | Minor dust or dirt may be present on less visible areas. High-touch areas are sanitised with minimal residue. No strong odours. Rubbish bins are empty but may have minor marks. |
| Pass | Visible dust or dirt on some surfaces. High-touch areas are sanitised but with visible residue. Mild odours may be present. Rubbish bins are emptied but not thoroughly cleaned. |
| Fail | Significant dust, dirt, or stains on surfaces. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Strong unpleasant odours present. Rubbish bins are full or 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