Party Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-PR-04
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the party room in the aged care facility is cleaned to the highest standards, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for residents and staff.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including tables, chairs, and decorative items.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs thoroughly.
- Mop hard floors using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Sanitise all high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and remote controls.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Clean and sanitise any kitchenettes or food preparation areas.
- Check and clean windows and glass surfaces for smudges and fingerprints.
- Ensure all cleaning is conducted using colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant approved for healthcare settings.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste according to facility protocols.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces with a streak-free glass cleaner.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the quality criteria.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket (colour-coded)
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Glass cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless with no residue; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges; rubbish bins are empty and clean; windows are streak-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors are clean with minimal residue; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; rubbish bins are emptied but may have minor marks; windows have minimal streaks. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have some residue; high-touch areas are partially sanitised; rubbish bins are emptied but dirty; windows have visible streaks. |
| Fail | Significant dust and marks on surfaces; floors are dirty with visible residue; high-touch areas are not sanitised; rubbish bins are full or dirty; windows are heavily streaked. |
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