Pottery Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-PR-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Educational
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the Pottery Room in the Education Facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces, including shelves, tables, and pottery equipment.
- Sanitise all work surfaces and high-touch areas.
- Vacuum and mop floors using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Clean and sanitise sinks and taps.
- Remove any clay or pottery debris from surfaces and floors.
- Ensure all cleaning is conducted in a manner that minimises disruption to educational activities.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces with a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest points and working downwards.
- Sanitise work surfaces and high-touch areas using a suitable disinfectant, ensuring contact time as per product instructions.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to capture fine dust and clay particles.
- Mop the floor with a neutral pH cleaner, using a colour-coded mop and bucket system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Empty rubbish bins, clean them with a disinfectant, and replace liners.
- Clean sinks and taps with a non-abrasive cleaner, ensuring all clay residue is removed.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the required cleanliness standards.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Colour-coded mop and bucket
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Rubbish bin liners
- Non-abrasive sink cleaner
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and debris; floors are spotless with no visible marks; bins are empty and clean; sinks and taps are shining with no residue; no odours present. |
| Good | Minor dust on high surfaces; floors have minimal marks; bins are empty but may have slight residue; sinks and taps are clean with minor water spots; no strong odours. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible marks; bins are emptied but not cleaned; sinks and taps have visible residue; slight odours present. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty with significant marks; bins are full or dirty; sinks and taps have heavy residue; strong odours present. |
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