Furniture Store
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-FS-02
Government Building
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Storage Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the government building's furniture store, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for staff and visitors.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all furniture surfaces, including shelves, tables, and display units.
- Vacuuming of carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mopping of hard floors using appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Sanitising of high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Emptying and cleaning of rubbish bins.
- Spot cleaning of walls and partitions as needed.
- Cleaning of glass surfaces, including windows and mirrors.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities comply with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Method
- Prepare cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cleaning systems are used to prevent cross-contamination.
- Begin by dusting all furniture surfaces using microfibre cloths, working from top to bottom.
- Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
- Mop hard floors with a suitable cleaning solution, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces using a disinfectant spray and cloth.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and clean bins with a disinfectant wipe.
- Spot clean walls and partitions with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
- Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and squeegee for a streak-free finish.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Disinfectant spray
- Glass cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free from dust and marks; floors are spotless with no residue; high-touch areas are sanitised and free from smudges; bins are empty and clean; glass surfaces are streak-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on surfaces; floors are clean with minimal residue; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; bins are empty but may have minor marks; glass surfaces have minimal streaks. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible residue; high-touch areas are partially sanitised; bins are not emptied regularly; glass surfaces have visible streaks. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty with significant residue; high-touch areas are unsanitised; bins are overflowing; glass surfaces are heavily streaked. |
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