Teachers Lounge
Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-TL-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075
Educational
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a clean, hygienic, and welcoming environment in the teachers lounge, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including tables, chairs, and shelves.
- Vacuuming of carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mopping of hard floors.
- Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Cleaning and sanitising of kitchen area including benchtops, sinks, and appliances.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Spot cleaning of walls and doors.
- Cleaning of windows and glass surfaces.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth and appropriate dusting solution.
- Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne dust.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH floor cleaner and a colour-coded mop system.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant spray and cloth, ensuring all surfaces are visibly wet for the required contact time.
- Clean kitchen benchtops and sinks with a food-safe sanitiser, and wipe down appliances with a damp cloth.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Spot clean walls and doors with a mild detergent solution.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and squeegee.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Colour-coded mop and bucket
- Disinfectant spray
- Food-safe sanitiser
- Glass cleaner and squeegee
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless and dry; no odours present; high-touch areas are sanitised and visibly clean; bins are empty and sanitised; windows are streak-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on surfaces; floors are clean with minimal marks; faint odours may be present; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; bins are empty but not sanitised; windows have minor streaks. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible marks; odours are noticeable; high-touch areas are partially sanitised; bins are not empty; windows are streaky. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty and wet; strong odours present; high-touch areas are not sanitised; bins are overflowing; windows are dirty. |
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