SOP0016 – Cleaning Procedure – Doors

Scope

This procedure details the safe method of cleaning of doors

Responsibilities

Responsible	Task
Cleaning Technician/Franchisee	Actual Operation
Site or Service Unit Team Leader	General Oversight of operation and job Audit
Operations Supervisors	Audit of operations of Site and Service unit team leaders and technicians
Branch/Area Manager	Audit of Control of operations and Division team leaders
General Manager and Operations Manager	Responsible for setting up and monitor safe procedure

Approved Equipment/Consumables/Personal Protective Equipment

Approved Consumables	Approved Equipment
Gloves	Safety Step
Disinfectant
Window Cleaner
Paper towel
Colour coded cloths

Procedure

Solid surface door (no glass)

1. With gloves on take a clean damp blue cloth
2. Spray disinfectant onto the blue cloth
3. Wipe over the front, back and side surface of the door, removing any grime or marks paying attention to the door jams
4. Take caution to avoid door jambs and fingers getting caught in the door
5. Wipe over the door handle
6. To prevent strains from over stretching, use safety steps to reach hard to reach marks

Glass doors

Cracked or broken glass is potentially dangerous and a work place hazard. Before commencing to clean, assess the glass for any cracks. If unsafe, report to your manager, do not proceed to clean

1. Taking a clean dry window cleaning cloth and window cleaner
2. Spray small amount of window cleaner onto cloth
3. Wipe the glass with cloth starting at the top of the glass area and working from side to side and going down ensuring all dirty marks and dust are removed
4. To prevent strains from over stretching, use safety steps to reach hard to reach marks
5. Shake the cloth to remove any debris
6. Fold the cloth so a new clean surface is visible
7. Using the clean surface of the cloth, quickly buff any smears or streak marks from the surface to maximise shine and to leave the glass shining
8. Taking a damp blue cloth and disinfectant
9. Wipe over the non-glass front, back and side surfaces of the door to remove any grime and finger marks
10. To prevent strains from over stretching, use safety steps to reach hard to reach marks

Wipe over the door handle

Forms and Registers

Document number	Document Name
OR0037	Approved Consumables List

Amendment Record

Issue#: 1 Issue Date: 13/7/2022

Rev#	Date	Section#	Para.#	Description of Change	Prepared By	Approved By
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