Staff Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-SR-04
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure a clean, hygienic, and safe environment in the staff room of the aged care facility.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including tables, chairs, and shelves.
- Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and remote controls.
- Vacuum carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mop hard floors with a disinfectant solution.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen appliances including microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine.
- Empty and sanitize waste bins.
- Wipe down and sanitize countertops and sinks.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces.
- Ensure all cleaning supplies are restocked and stored properly.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust particles.
- Apply a disinfectant solution to high-touch areas and allow it to sit for the recommended contact time before wiping clean.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
- Mop hard floors using a two-bucket system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Clean kitchen appliances with appropriate cleaning agents, ensuring all food residues are removed.
- Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the interior and exterior of the bins.
- Wipe down countertops and sinks with a disinfectant solution, ensuring all surfaces are clean and dry.
- Use a glass cleaner to clean windows and glass surfaces, ensuring a streak-free finish.
- Check and restock cleaning supplies, ensuring they are stored in a designated area.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Disinfectant solutions
- Glass cleaner
- Cleaning agents for kitchen appliances
- 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