Stairwell
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-S-01
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Circulation Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the stairwell in the government building is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, adhering to Australian cleaning and workplace health and safety standards.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including handrails, skirting boards, and ledges.
- Sanitise handrails and high-touch areas.
- Sweep and mop all stair treads and landings.
- Remove rubbish and debris from stairwell areas.
- Spot clean walls and doors for marks and stains.
- Clean and polish any glass surfaces and windows.
- Inspect and clean light fixtures and remove cobwebs.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the top of the stairwell and working downwards.
- Sanitise handrails and high-touch areas using a disinfectant solution, ensuring all surfaces are thoroughly wiped.
- Sweep the entire stairwell, including corners and edges, to remove dust and debris.
- Mop the stair treads and landings with a neutral pH floor cleaner, ensuring no excess water is left on the surfaces.
- Collect and dispose of any rubbish in the designated rubbish bins.
- Spot clean walls and doors using a suitable cleaning agent for marks and stains.
- Clean and polish glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring no streaks are left.
- Inspect light fixtures for dust and cobwebs, cleaning as necessary.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Disinfectant solution
- Broom and dustpan
- Mop and bucket
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Rubbish bags
- Glass cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; handrails are sanitised and free of smudges; floors are spotless with no debris; glass surfaces are streak-free; no cobwebs or dust on light fixtures. |
| Good | Minor dust on surfaces; handrails are mostly clean; floors have minimal debris; glass surfaces have minor streaks; light fixtures are mostly clean. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; handrails have some smudges; floors have visible debris; glass surfaces have visible streaks; some cobwebs on light fixtures. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; handrails are visibly dirty; floors are dirty with debris; glass surfaces are heavily streaked; cobwebs and dust on light fixtures. |
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