Reading Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-RR-03
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable reading environment for residents in the aged care facility.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including tables, chairs, shelves, and decorative items.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas to remove dust and debris.
- Mop hard floor surfaces with appropriate cleaning solution.
- Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and remote controls.
- Wipe down windows and glass surfaces to remove smudges and fingerprints.
- Empty waste bins and replace liners.
- Ensure all cleaning products are used according to manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust particles effectively.
- Vacuum carpeted areas using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to ensure thorough removal of dust and allergens.
- Mop hard floors with a damp mop and a neutral pH cleaner to prevent damage to flooring materials.
- Use a disinfectant spray on high-touch areas and allow sufficient contact time for effective sanitization.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth for a streak-free finish.
- Empty waste bins, ensuring proper disposal of waste, and replace liners to maintain hygiene.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Glass cleaner
- Lint-free cloths
- Waste bin liners
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