Background Check
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-BC-02
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the background check area of a government building, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including desks, chairs, and shelves.
- Vacuuming of carpeted areas and mats.
- Mopping of hard floors using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Sanitising of high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and telephones.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Cleaning and polishing of glass surfaces and partitions.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities are conducted using a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and allergens.
- Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces with a disinfectant approved by Australian health standards.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the interior and exterior of the bins.
- Clean glass surfaces with a streak-free glass cleaner, ensuring no smudges or fingerprints remain.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Glass cleaner
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and smudges; floors are spotless with no residue; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of fingerprints; bins are empty and sanitised; glass surfaces are crystal clear. |
| Good | Minor dust on surfaces; floors are clean with minimal residue; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; bins are empty but not fully sanitised; glass surfaces have minor smudges. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible residue; high-touch areas are partially sanitised; bins are emptied but not sanitised; glass surfaces have visible smudges. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; floors are dirty with visible stains; high-touch areas are not sanitised; bins are full or not emptied; glass surfaces are dirty with fingerprints and smudges. |
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