Objective
To ensure the service corridor in retail facilities is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for staff and goods transit.
Quick Reference
- Facility Type: Retail
- Space: Service Corridor
- Frequency: Daily
- Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
- Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-R-SC-01
Service Level
[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”]
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces, including ledges, skirting boards, and fixtures.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and handrails.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and spot clean stains as necessary.
- Mop hard floors using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Clean and polish any glass surfaces, including windows and mirrors.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.
Method
- Begin by organising the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used appropriately.
- Dust all surfaces from top to bottom to prevent re-soiling of cleaned areas.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using an appropriate disinfectant, allowing for the required contact time.
- Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to edges and corners.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral detergent, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Empty rubbish bins, clean them with a disinfectant, and replace liners.
- Clean glass surfaces with a streak-free cleaner, ensuring no smudges remain.
Equipment
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Neutral detergent and disinfectant
- Glass cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless with no residue; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges; bins are clean and odour-free; glass surfaces are crystal clear. |
| Good | Minor dust or marks on less visible surfaces; floors are clean with minimal residue; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; bins are clean with slight odour; glass surfaces have minor streaks. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on some surfaces; floors have visible residue; high-touch areas are inconsistently sanitised; bins have noticeable odour; glass surfaces have visible streaks. |
| Fail | Significant dust and marks on surfaces; floors are dirty with visible residue; high-touch areas are not sanitised; bins are dirty and odorous; 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