Equipment Store
Code: ANCMF-AU-R-ES-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Retail
Storage Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the retail equipment store, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for customers and staff.
Scope of Work
- Dusting all surfaces, including shelves, display units, and counters.
- Vacuuming all carpeted areas and mats.
- Mopping hard floors with appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Sanitising high-touch areas such as door handles, taps, and payment terminals.
- Cleaning glass surfaces, including windows and display cases, to remove smudges and fingerprints.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Ensuring all cleaning supplies are replenished and stored correctly.
Method
- Begin by organising the cleaning trolley with colour-coded cleaning cloths and appropriate cleaning agents.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas, ensuring edges and corners are thoroughly cleaned.
- Mop hard floors using a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time for effectiveness.
- Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, using a squeegee for streak-free results.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin surfaces.
- Replenish cleaning supplies and ensure the cleaning area is tidy before leaving.
Equipment
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Glass cleaner
- Squeegee
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and smudges; floors are spotless with no residue; glass surfaces are streak-free; no odours present; bins are empty and sanitised. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors are clean with minimal residue; glass surfaces have minor streaks; faint odours may be present; bins are empty but not sanitised. |
| Pass | Visible dust on surfaces; floors have noticeable residue; glass surfaces have visible streaks; noticeable odours; bins are not emptied. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty with significant residue; glass surfaces are heavily streaked; strong odours present; bins are overflowing. |
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