Atrium
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-A-01
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the atrium of the government building is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, providing a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors and staff.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all horizontal surfaces including ledges, railings, and decorative elements.
- Vacuuming of all carpeted areas and entrance mats.
- Mopping of hard floor surfaces using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Cleaning of glass surfaces including windows, doors, and partitions.
- Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins and replacement of liners.
- Spot cleaning of walls and doors to remove marks and stains.
- Sanitising of high-touch areas such as handrails, lift buttons, and door handles.
Method
- Begin by organising the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies and equipment, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all horizontal surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Vacuum carpeted areas and entrance mats thoroughly, paying special attention to high-traffic areas.
- Mop hard floor surfaces with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Clean glass surfaces with a streak-free glass cleaner, using a squeegee for large areas.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin surfaces.
- Spot clean walls and doors with a damp cloth and appropriate cleaner to remove any visible marks.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant spray, allowing appropriate contact time for effectiveness.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Glass cleaner and squeegee
- Disinfectant spray
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | No visible dust or debris on any surfaces; floors are spotless and free of streaks; glass surfaces are crystal clear; bins are empty and sanitised; no marks on walls or doors; high-touch areas are thoroughly sanitised. |
| Good | Minor dust or debris on less than 5% of surfaces; floors have minimal streaks; glass surfaces have minor smudges; bins are empty but not sanitised; few marks on walls or doors; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust or debris on less than 10% of surfaces; floors have visible streaks; glass surfaces have noticeable smudges; bins are not emptied; several marks on walls or doors; high-touch areas are partially sanitised. |
| Fail | Significant dust or debris on more than 10% of surfaces; floors are dirty and streaked; glass surfaces are heavily smudged; bins are overflowing; many marks on walls or doors; high-touch areas are not sanitised. |
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