Stairwell
Code: ANCMF-AU-H-S-04
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Healthcare
Hospitality
Circulation Area
Daily Cleaning
High Risk
ISO Compliant
Healthcare Standards
Objective
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and safety in the stairwell of a hospitality facility, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including handrails, ledges, and skirting boards.
- Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors using a colour-coded cleaning system.
- Wipe down walls and remove any visible marks or stains.
- Sanitise handrails and high-touch areas to prevent the spread of germs.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all horizontal surfaces starting from the top of the stairwell and working downwards.
- Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and edges.
- Mop hard floors using a damp mop and appropriate cleaning solution, ensuring no excess water is left on the floor.
- Wipe down walls and remove any marks using a suitable cleaning agent.
- Sanitise handrails and high-touch areas with a disinfectant solution.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and ensure bins are clean and odour-free.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the quality criteria.
Equipment
- Cleaning trolley with colour-coded cleaning supplies
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Microfibre cloths
- Disinfectant solution
- Dusting tools
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless with no streaks; handrails are sanitised and polished; no rubbish or odours present. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-essential surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; handrails are sanitised; bins are empty with no odours. |
| Pass | Visible dust on some surfaces; floors are clean but may have some streaks; handrails are wiped but not polished; bins are emptied but may have slight odour. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation; floors are dirty or streaked; handrails are not sanitised; rubbish bins are full or have strong odours. |
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