Objective

Ensure the chemical store in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest cleanliness standards to prevent contamination and ensure safety.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Chemical Store
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-CS-02

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 and containers.
  • Sanitize all high-touch surfaces, including door handles and light switches.
  • Mop the floor with an appropriate disinfectant solution.
  • Wipe down all containers and ensure they are free from spills and residues.
  • Remove any cobwebs from corners and ceilings.
  • Ensure all cleaning agents are stored correctly and securely after use.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust particles effectively.
  2. Use a disinfectant spray on high-touch surfaces and wipe with a clean cloth.
  3. Prepare a mop bucket with a disinfectant solution and mop the floor, ensuring all areas are covered.
  4. Wipe down all chemical containers with a damp cloth to remove any spills or residues.
  5. Inspect corners and ceilings for cobwebs and remove them using an extendable duster.
  6. Check that all cleaning agents are returned to their designated storage areas and secured properly.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Mop and bucket
  • Extendable duster
  • Protective gloves

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