IT Server Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-R-ISR-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Retail
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the IT Server Room is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, minimising dust and contaminants to protect sensitive equipment.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including server racks, shelves, and equipment using microfibre cloths.
- Vacuum floors with HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaners to remove dust particles.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches with appropriate disinfectants.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring proper disposal of waste.
- Inspect and clean air vents to ensure optimal air quality and reduce dust accumulation.
Method
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination, with specific colours designated for different areas.
- Begin by dusting all surfaces with a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest points and working downwards.
- Vacuum the entire floor area using a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner, paying special attention to corners and under equipment.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces with a disinfectant spray and wipe with a clean cloth.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and ensure waste is disposed of according to facility protocols.
- Check air vents for dust build-up and clean as necessary using a vacuum or damp cloth.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | No visible dust on any surfaces; floors are spotless; all high-touch surfaces are sanitised; rubbish bins are empty and clean; air vents are free of dust. |
| Good | Minor dust on less than 5% of surfaces; floors are clean with no visible debris; high-touch surfaces are mostly sanitised; rubbish bins are empty; air vents have minimal dust. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on 10% of surfaces; floors have some dust or debris; high-touch surfaces are partially sanitised; rubbish bins are not overflowing; air vents have some dust accumulation. |
| Fail | Visible dust on more than 10% of surfaces; floors are dirty; high-touch surfaces are not sanitised; rubbish bins are full; air vents are clogged with dust. |
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