Objective

Ensure a hygienic and safe environment in staff toilets of the aged care facility through comprehensive cleaning practices.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Staff Toilets
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-ST-01

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Clean and sanitize all toilet bowls, seats, and urinals.
  • Wipe and disinfect sinks, faucets, and countertops.
  • Clean mirrors and glass surfaces to a streak-free finish.
  • Dust and wipe all horizontal surfaces, including partitions and dispensers.
  • Empty and sanitize waste bins and replace liners.
  • Mop floors with disinfectant solution.
  • Replenish toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.
  • Check and clean air vents and light fixtures for dust accumulation.

Method

  1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) before starting the cleaning process.
  2. Begin by emptying waste bins and replacing liners.
  3. Apply disinfectant to all toilet bowls, seats, and urinals, allowing adequate dwell time before scrubbing and rinsing.
  4. Wipe and disinfect sinks, faucets, and countertops using a clean cloth and appropriate cleaning solution.
  5. Clean mirrors and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner to ensure a streak-free finish.
  6. Dust and wipe all horizontal surfaces, including partitions and dispensers, with a microfiber cloth.
  7. Mop the floor with a disinfectant solution, ensuring all areas are covered.
  8. Replenish all consumables such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.
  9. Inspect air vents and light fixtures, cleaning any dust accumulation with a duster or vacuum.

Equipment

  • Personal protective equipment (gloves, masks)
  • Disinfectant cleaner
  • Glass cleaner
  • Microfiber cloths
  • Mop and bucket
  • Toilet brush
  • Dusting cloth or duster
  • Vacuum cleaner (for vents)

Quality Criteria

Excellent All surfaces visibly clean, no dust, stains, or debris. Pleasant appearance with no odors. All cleaning tasks completed to highest standard.
Good Most surfaces clean with minimal dust or minor marks. Generally tidy appearance. All major cleaning tasks completed satisfactorily.
Pass Basic cleaning completed, surfaces generally clean but may have some minor dust or marks. Acceptable standard for routine operations.
Fail Visible dirt, stains, or debris present. Unacceptable odors or untidy appearance. Cleaning tasks incomplete or inadequate. Requires immediate re-cleaning.

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