Hot Water Plant
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-HWP-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 3666:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the hot water plant area in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest cleanliness standards, minimising infection risks and ensuring a safe environment for staff and residents.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces, including pipes, tanks, and shelving.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces, including door handles and light switches.
- Mop floors with a disinfectant solution.
- Wipe down walls and equipment with a damp cloth.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control guidelines.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest points and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces with an approved disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time.
- Mop the floor using a two-bucket system to ensure effective cleaning and sanitising.
- Wipe down walls and equipment with a damp cloth, ensuring no streaks or residue remain.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin exterior.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the quality criteria.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Disinfectant solution
- Mop and bucket (two-bucket system)
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | No visible dust or dirt on any surfaces; all high-touch surfaces sanitised with no streaks; floors are spotless with no residue; rubbish bins are clean and odour-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-critical surfaces; high-touch surfaces sanitised with minimal streaks; floors are clean with slight residue; rubbish bins are clean with minimal odour. |
| Pass | Visible dust on some surfaces; high-touch surfaces sanitised but with visible streaks; floors are clean but with noticeable residue; rubbish bins are emptied but have some odour. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; high-touch surfaces not sanitised; floors are dirty with visible residue; rubbish bins are full or have strong odour. |
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