Objective

To ensure the Equipment Store in the Education Facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring a safe and organised environment for storage and retrieval of educational equipment.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Education Facility
  • Space: Equipment Store
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-EF-ES-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”,”NEN 2075:2011″]

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces including shelves, equipment, and storage units.
  • Sanitise high-touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches.
  • Vacuum floors to remove dust and debris.
  • Mop floors with appropriate cleaning solution to ensure cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
  • Check for and remove any cobwebs from corners and ceilings.
  • Ensure all cleaning supplies are stored correctly and are easily accessible.

Method

  1. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  2. Begin by dusting from top to bottom to ensure all surfaces are free from dust.
  3. Sanitise high-touch areas using a disinfectant approved for use in educational facilities.
  4. Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to capture fine dust particles.
  5. Mop the floor with a neutral pH cleaner suitable for the floor type.
  6. Dispose of rubbish in designated waste disposal areas and replace bin liners.
  7. Inspect the area to ensure all tasks are completed to the required standard.

Equipment

  • Microfibre cloths
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and bucket
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • Dusting tools

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust. Floors are spotless with no marks or stains. No odours present. All high-touch areas are sanitised and free from smudges. Rubbish bins are empty and clean.
Good Most surfaces are clean with minimal dust. Floors have minor marks but are generally clean. No strong odours present. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Rubbish bins are empty but may have minor residue.
Pass Some surfaces have visible dust. Floors have noticeable marks. Mild odours may be present. Some high-touch areas are not fully sanitised. Rubbish bins are emptied but not cleaned.
Fail Surfaces are dusty and unclean. Floors are dirty with visible stains. Strong odours present. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Rubbish bins are full or overflowing.

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