Objective

Ensure the server room is maintained in a clean, dust-free, and sanitised condition to protect sensitive equipment and comply with Australian workplace health and safety standards.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Commercial Office
  • Space: Server Room
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-CO-SR-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”]

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces including server racks, shelves, and equipment exteriors.
  • Vacuum floors using a HEPA-filter vacuum to minimise dust particles.
  • Wipe down all accessible surfaces with anti-static cloths to prevent static build-up.
  • Sanitise door handles, light switches, and other high-touch areas.
  • Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
  • Inspect and clean air vents to ensure optimal airflow and dust control.

Method

  1. Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths are used to prevent cross-contamination.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the top and working downwards to prevent recontamination.
  3. Vacuum the floor thoroughly using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to capture fine dust particles.
  4. Wipe down all surfaces with anti-static cloths, paying special attention to equipment exteriors and server racks.
  5. Sanitise high-touch areas with an appropriate disinfectant, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer’s instructions.
  6. Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and ensure bins are clean and odour-free.
  7. Inspect air vents for dust accumulation and clean as necessary to maintain airflow efficiency.

Equipment

  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Microfibre cloths
  • Anti-static cloths
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Rubbish bin liners

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are visibly clean and dust-free; no dust accumulation on equipment; air vents are clear and unobstructed; no odours present; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges.
Good Minor dust on non-critical surfaces; equipment exteriors are clean; air vents show minimal dust; no unpleasant odours; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised.
Pass Noticeable dust on some surfaces; equipment exteriors have minor smudges; air vents have some dust accumulation; slight odours present; high-touch areas are partially sanitised.
Fail Significant dust on multiple surfaces; equipment exteriors are dusty; air vents are obstructed with dust; strong odours present; 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