Dry Store
Code: ANCMF-AU-H-DS-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Healthcare
Hospitality
Storage Area
Daily Cleaning
High Risk
ISO Compliant
Healthcare Standards
Objective
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the dry store area of a hospitality facility, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including shelves, ledges, and corners.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches.
- Vacuum and mop floors to remove dirt and debris.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Inspect and clean any visible stains or spills immediately.
- Ensure all cleaning equipment is stored properly after use.
Method
- Begin by organising the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths are used for different surfaces.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the top and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an appropriate disinfectant, allowing sufficient contact time as per product instructions.
- Vacuum the floor thoroughly, paying attention to corners and edges.
- Mop the floor using a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
- Empty rubbish bins, clean them with a disinfectant, and replace liners.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the required cleanliness standards.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust. Floors are spotless with no visible stains or debris. High-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges. Rubbish bins are clean and odour-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces. Floors are clean with minimal stains. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Rubbish bins are clean with slight odour. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces. Floors have visible stains. High-touch areas are partially sanitised. Rubbish bins have noticeable odour. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation. Floors are dirty with multiple stains. High-touch areas are unsanitised. Rubbish bins are dirty and emit strong odour. |
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