Australian National Cleaning Management Framework
HVAC Plant Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-R-HPR-01
Retail
daily
AS/NZS 3666:2011 ISO 14001:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA Cleaning Standards Retail Daily Cleaning Standard Risk ISO Compliant
Objective

To maintain a clean and safe HVAC plant room in a retail facility, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.

Scope of Work
  • Dusting of all surfaces including equipment, pipes, and ductwork.
  • Vacuuming of floors to remove dust and debris.
  • Mopping of hard floor surfaces with appropriate cleaning solution.
  • Wiping down of control panels and accessible surfaces with a damp cloth.
  • Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles and switches.
  • Removal of rubbish and debris from the area.
  • Inspection for any visible mould or mildew and reporting to maintenance.
Method
  1. Prepare the area by ensuring all necessary safety precautions are in place, including signage and PPE.
  2. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  3. Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth or duster, starting from the top and working downwards.
  4. Vacuum the floor using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to capture fine dust particles.
  5. Mop the floor with a neutral pH cleaning solution, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
  6. Wipe down control panels and accessible surfaces with a damp microfibre cloth.
  7. Sanitise high-touch areas using a suitable disinfectant.
  8. Collect and dispose of rubbish in the designated rubbish bin.
  9. Inspect for any signs of mould or mildew and report findings to the maintenance team.
Equipment
  • Microfibre cloths
  • HEPA filter vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and bucket
  • Neutral pH cleaning solution
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Colour-coded cleaning tools
  • PPE (gloves, masks, safety goggles)
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentNo visible dust or debris on any surfaces; floors are spotless and dry; all high-touch areas are sanitised; no odours present; all rubbish removed; no signs of mould or mildew.
GoodMinor dust on non-essential surfaces; floors are clean with minimal moisture; high-touch areas mostly sanitised; faint odours may be present; rubbish mostly removed; no visible mould or mildew.
PassNoticeable dust on some surfaces; floors are clean but may have some moisture; high-touch areas partially sanitised; noticeable odours; some rubbish remains; minor signs of mould or mildew.
FailSignificant dust accumulation; floors are dirty or wet; high-touch areas not sanitised; strong odours present; rubbish not removed; visible mould or mildew present.
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
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