Telecommunications Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-R-TR-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
To ensure the telecommunications room in the retail facility is maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for equipment operation.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including equipment racks, shelves, and cable trays.
- Vacuuming of floors using HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaners to minimise dust particles.
- Mopping of hard floor surfaces with a damp mop using a neutral pH cleaner.
- Wiping down of all accessible surfaces with a microfibre cloth to remove fingerprints and smudges.
- Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles and light switches.
- Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
- Inspection and cleaning of air vents and filters to ensure optimal air quality.
Method
- Prepare the area by removing any obstacles and ensuring all equipment is powered down if necessary.
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring separate cloths and mops for different areas.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Vacuum the floor thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under equipment racks.
- Mop the floor using a damp mop and a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
- Wipe down all accessible surfaces with a microfibre cloth, focusing on removing fingerprints and smudges.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an appropriate disinfectant.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, then sanitise the bins.
- Inspect air vents and filters, cleaning as necessary to maintain air quality.
Equipment
- HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
- Microfibre cloths
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and smudges; floors are spotless with no residue; air quality is optimal with no visible dust on vents; bins are empty and sanitised. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-essential surfaces; floors are clean with minimal residue; air quality is acceptable with minor dust on vents; bins are empty but not sanitised. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have some residue; air quality is below optimal with visible dust on vents; bins are not emptied or sanitised. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation on surfaces; floors are dirty with visible residue; poor air quality with clogged vents; bins are overflowing and unsanitised. |
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