Objective

Ensure the maintenance room in the aged care facility is kept clean, sanitized, and free from dust and debris to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Maintenance Room
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-MR-03

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces including shelves, ledges, and equipment exteriors.
  • Sanitize all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and workbenches.
  • Vacuum all carpeted areas to remove dust and debris.
  • Mop all hard floor surfaces with a disinfectant solution.
  • Wipe down walls and corners to remove cobwebs and dust.
  • Empty and sanitize waste bins.
  • Clean and polish windows and mirrors.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all surfaces using microfiber cloths to trap dust effectively.
  2. Apply a disinfectant solution to high-touch surfaces and allow it to sit for the recommended contact time before wiping clean.
  3. Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to vacuum all carpeted areas thoroughly.
  4. Mop hard floors using a two-bucket system to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring the use of a suitable disinfectant.
  5. Wipe down walls and corners with a damp cloth to remove any cobwebs or dust.
  6. Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the interior and exterior of the bins.
  7. Use glass cleaner to clean windows and mirrors, ensuring a streak-free finish.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Disinfectant solution
  • Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
  • Mop and bucket (two-bucket system)
  • Glass cleaner
  • Waste bin liners

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