Janitor's Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-R-JR-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Retail
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the janitor's room in the retail facility is maintained to the highest cleaning standards, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for staff and compliance with Australian cleaning and workplace health and safety standards.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces, including shelves, ledges, and equipment.
- Sanitise all high-touch areas, including door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Mop floors with appropriate cleaning solution, ensuring no residue is left.
- Wipe down and disinfect all cleaning equipment and trolleys.
- Organise and tidy cleaning supplies, ensuring all items are stored correctly and safely.
- Check for and report any cleaning supply shortages.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces from top to bottom to prevent recontamination.
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to sanitise high-touch areas, ensuring cross-contamination is avoided.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring bins are clean and odour-free.
- Mop floors using a damp mop and appropriate cleaning solution, ensuring all areas are covered and no excess water is left.
- Wipe down all cleaning equipment and trolleys with disinfectant wipes.
- Organise cleaning supplies, ensuring all items are stored in their designated areas and are easily accessible.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Disinfectant wipes
- Mop and bucket with appropriate cleaning solution
- Dustpan and brush
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; high-touch areas are sanitised and shine; bins are empty and odour-free; floors are spotless with no residue; equipment is clean and organised; supplies are fully stocked. |
| Good | Minor dust or marks on surfaces; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; bins are empty but may have slight odour; floors are clean with minimal residue; equipment is mostly clean and organised; supplies are mostly stocked. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust or marks on surfaces; some high-touch areas missed; bins are emptied but have noticeable odour; floors have visible residue; equipment is somewhat clean and organised; supplies are low but sufficient. |
| Fail | Significant dust or marks on surfaces; high-touch areas are not sanitised; bins are full or have strong odour; floors are dirty or sticky; equipment is dirty and disorganised; supplies are insufficient. |
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