Objective

Ensure optimal air quality in government building spaces through effective cleaning practices, adhering to Australian standards.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Government Building
  • Space: Air Quality
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-AQ-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3666:2011″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA CIMS-GB:2015”]

Scope of Work

  • Dust all air vents and diffusers to prevent accumulation of particles.
  • Wipe down surfaces around air handling units to maintain cleanliness.
  • Sanitise high-touch areas near air quality control systems.
  • Vacuum carpets and upholstery to reduce airborne dust particles.
  • Empty and clean rubbish bins to prevent odours.
  • Use colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.

Method

  1. Use a microfibre cloth to dust air vents and diffusers.
  2. Apply a suitable cleaning agent to wipe surfaces around air handling units.
  3. Sanitise high-touch areas using an approved disinfectant.
  4. Vacuum carpets and upholstery using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner.
  5. Empty rubbish bins and clean with a disinfectant wipe.
  6. Ensure all cleaning tools are colour-coded and used appropriately.

Equipment

  • Microfibre cloths
  • Approved cleaning agents
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Colour-coded cleaning tools
  • Rubbish bin liners

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent No visible dust on vents; surfaces are spotless; no odours present; air quality is fresh and clean.
Good Minor dust on vents; surfaces are mostly clean; slight odour present; air quality is acceptable.
Pass Noticeable dust on vents; surfaces have some marks; moderate odour present; air quality is below optimal.
Fail Heavy dust on vents; surfaces are dirty; strong odour present; air quality is poor and unacceptable.

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