Cool Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-CR-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the cool room in the aged care facility is cleaned and sanitized to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
Scope of Work
- Remove all items from the cool room before cleaning.
- Clean and sanitize all surfaces, including walls, floors, and shelves.
- Wipe down and sanitize door handles and seals.
- Ensure all spills and stains are removed promptly.
- Dispose of any waste materials appropriately.
- Ensure the cool room is dry before restocking.
Method
- Remove all items from the cool room and store them in a safe, temperature-controlled environment.
- Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to remove dust and debris from all surfaces.
- Apply a food-safe cleaning solution to all surfaces and scrub thoroughly.
- Rinse surfaces with clean water and dry with microfiber cloths.
- Sanitize all surfaces with an approved disinfectant, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Wipe down door handles and seals with disinfectant wipes.
- Inspect the cool room for any remaining dirt or stains and repeat cleaning if necessary.
- Allow the cool room to air dry completely before restocking.
Equipment
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Microfiber cloths
- Food-safe cleaning solution
- Approved disinfectant
- Disinfectant wipes
- Bucket and mop
Quality Criteria
| Excellent | All surfaces visibly clean, no dust, stains, or debris. Pleasant appearance with no odors. All cleaning tasks completed to highest standard. |
| Good | Most surfaces clean with minimal dust or minor marks. Generally tidy appearance. All major cleaning tasks completed satisfactorily. |
| Pass | Basic cleaning completed, surfaces generally clean but may have some minor dust or marks. Acceptable standard for routine operations. |
| Fail | Visible dirt, stains, or debris present. Unacceptable odors or untidy appearance. Cleaning tasks incomplete or inadequate. Requires immediate re-cleaning. |
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