Objective

To ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in the Home Economics space of an education facility, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and practices.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Education Facility
  • Space: Home Economics
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-HE-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”,”AS/NZS 4801:2001″]

Scope of Work

  • Dusting of all surfaces including benches, shelves, and equipment.
  • Sanitising of all food preparation areas and sinks.
  • Mopping of floors with appropriate cleaning solutions.
  • Cleaning and sanitising of taps and handles.
  • Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning of windows and glass surfaces.
  • Vacuuming of any carpeted areas.
  • Spot cleaning of walls and doors.
  • Ensuring all cleaning is performed using colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and allergens.
  2. Sanitise food preparation areas and sinks using a food-safe sanitiser, ensuring all surfaces are left visibly clean and free from residue.
  3. Mop floors using a neutral pH floor cleaner, ensuring no streaks or residue remain.
  4. Clean taps and handles with a disinfectant wipe, ensuring all high-touch areas are sanitised.
  5. Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
  6. Clean windows and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring no streaks or smudges remain.
  7. Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum to ensure dust and allergens are captured.
  8. Spot clean walls and doors with a mild detergent solution, focusing on visible marks and stains.
  9. Ensure all cleaning equipment is cleaned and stored properly after use.

Equipment

  • Microfibre cloths
  • Food-safe sanitiser
  • Neutral pH floor cleaner
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Glass cleaner
  • HEPA-filter vacuum
  • Mop and bucket
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
  • Rubbish bin liners

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt, and residue. Floors are streak-free and dry. No odours present. All high-touch areas are sanitised. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised. Windows and glass surfaces are spotless.
Good Most surfaces are clean with minimal dust or residue. Floors are mostly streak-free. No strong odours present. Most high-touch areas are sanitised. Rubbish bins are empty. Windows and glass surfaces have minimal smudges.
Pass Surfaces are generally clean but may have some dust or residue. Floors may have some streaks. Mild odours may be present. Some high-touch areas are sanitised. Rubbish bins are emptied but not sanitised. Windows and glass surfaces have visible smudges.
Fail Surfaces are visibly dirty with dust and residue. Floors are streaked and wet. Strong odours present. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Rubbish bins are full or not sanitised. Windows and glass surfaces are dirty.

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