Building Specification

Open Planned Offices Daily

Twice

Weekly Weekly Fortnightly Monthly

Spot clean glass, partitions, doors, walls, skirtings, ledges. √

Wipe / dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces (where cleared and accessible)

including damp wiping base/legs of seating /chairs /tables. Reposition furniture

as required.

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Remove visual contaminants e.g. loose paper / rubbish, dirt, marks, stains and graffiti from all surfaces.

√

Remove cobwebs inside room where accessible without mobile platforms or

similar specialist equipment. √

Spot clean removing finger marks from stainless steel, kick plates & aluminium

door push plates. (Not to be left with oily film). √

Spot sweep / vacuum / mop clean (with approved HEPA vacuum) all open

planned floor areas. √

Spot clean marks, stains and spills on carpets and seating using an approved

cleaner that will not damage carpets or seating. √

Vacuum upholstered seating & reposition as required. √

Full sweep / vacuum and or mop (with approved HEPA vacuum) all floor areas

paying attention to edges, corners under desks & door tracks. √

Dust high surfaces, e.g. picture frames, door frames, cupboards. √

Dust office equipment including photocopiers, printers and personal

computers. (Do not clean the computer screen & keyboards). √

Damp wipe / dust or brush clean air vents in doors, door jambs, walls and ceilings & door frames.

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Dust damp / wipe all blinds. √

Clean glass covered notice boards to remove dust, dirt, finger marks and

vacuum the internal ledge. √

Single Occupant Offices (weekly service only) (Exec office do not apply) Daily Twice

Weekly Weekly Fortnightly Monthly

Spot clean glass, partitions, doors, walls, skirtings, ledges. √

Wipe / dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces (where cleared and accessible)

including damp wiping base/legs of seating /chairs /tables. Reposition furniture

as required.

√

Remove visual contaminants e.g. loose paper / rubbish dirt, marks, stains and graffiti from all surfaces.

√

Remove cobwebs inside room where accessible without mobile platforms or

similar specialist equipment. √

Spot clean removing finger marks from stainless steel, kick plates & aluminium

door push plates. (Not to be left with oily film). √

Spot clean marks, stains and spills on carpets and seating using an approved

cleaner that will not damage carpets or seating. √

Vacuum upholstered seating & reposition as required. √

Full sweep / vacuum and or mop (with approved HEPA vacuum) all floor areas

paying attention to edges, corners under desks & door tracks. √

Dust high surfaces, e.g. picture frames, door frames, cupboards. √

Dust office equipment including photocopiers, printers and personal

computers. (Do not clean the computer screen & keyboards). √

Damp wipe / dust or brush clean air vents in doors, door jambs, walls and ceilings & door frames.

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Dust damp / wipe all blinds. √

Clean glass covered notice boards to remove dust, dirt, finger marks and

vacuum the internal ledge. √

Conference & Meeting Rooms Daily Twice

Weekly Weekly Fortnightly Monthly

Spot clean glass, partitions, doors, walls, skirtings, ledges. √

Wipe / dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces (where cleared and accessible)

including damp wiping base/legs of seating /chairs /tables. Reposition furniture as

required.

√

Empty rubbish bins and replace liners (where applicable – liners supplied by contractor) wipe clean all surfaces.

√

Remove visual contaminants e.g. loose paper / rubbish dirt, marks, chewing gum, stains and graffiti from all surfaces.

√

Remove cobwebs inside rooms where accessible without mobile platforms or similar specialist equipment.

√

Spot clean removing finger marks from stainless steel, kick plates & aluminium door push plates. (Not to be left with oily film).

√

Full sweep / vacuum and or mop (with approved HEPA vacuum) all floor areas

paying attention to edges, corners, under desks & door tracks. √

Spot clean marks, stains and spills on carpets and seating using an approved product that will not damage carpets or seating.

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Clean and polish water coolers and remove calcium build up (if applicable). √

Vacuum upholstered seating & reposition as required. √

Dust high surfaces e.g. picture frames, door frames, cupboards. √

Dust office equipment including photocopiers, printers and personal computers.

(Do not clean the computer screen & keyboards). √

Clean whiteboards & rails with appropriate cleaner (if applicable). √ Damp wipe / dust or brush clean air vents in doors, door jambs, walls and ceilings & door frames.

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Dust damp / wipe all blinds. √

Tea Rooms / Kitchens / Common Rooms Daily Twice

Weekly Weekly Fortnightly Monthly

Spot clean glass, partitions, doors, walls, skirtings, ledges. √ Clean sinks, taps, other metal fittings, exterior cupboard doors, urns, refrigerators, microwaves, other appliances, splashbacks, bench tops, tables and tiles in tea rooms, kitchen and common room areas.

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Wipe / dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces (where cleared and accessible)

including damp wiping base/legs of seating /chairs /tables. Reposition furniture as

required.

√

Remove visual contaminants e.g. loose paper / rubbish dirt, marks, chewing gum, stains and graffiti from all surfaces.

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Clean and polish water coolers and remove calcium build up (if applicable). √ Empty rubbish bins and replace liners (contractor supplied) clean inside/outside of bin and bin storage area within joinery.

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Remove cobwebs inside any room where accessible without mobile platforms or similar specialist equipment.

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Spot clean removing finger marks from stainless steel, kick plates & aluminium door push plates. (Not to be left with oily film).

√

Full sweep / vacuum and or mop (with approved HEPA vacuum) all floor areas

paying attention to edges, corners, under desks & door tracks. √

Vacuum upholstered seating & reposition as required. √

Spot clean marks, stains and spills on seating using an approved product that will not damage seating.

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Replace soiled tea towels. QUT to supply. √

Dust high surfaces e.g. picture frames, door frames, cupboards. √

Machine scrub / buff using approved machinery on hard flooring.

√ Damp wipe / dust or brush clean air vents in doors, door jambs, walls and ceilings & door frames.

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Dust damp / wipe all blinds. √

Lecture Theatres, Tutorial Rooms, Libraries and Computer Labs Daily Twice

Weekly Weekly Fortnightly Monthly

Spot clean glass, partitions, doors, walls, skirtings, ledges. √

Wipe / dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces (where cleared and accessible)

including damp wiping base/legs of seating /chairs /tables. Reposition furniture as

required.

√

Empty rubbish bins and replace liners (where applicable – liners supplied by contractor) wipe clean all surfaces.

√

Remove visual contaminants e.g. loose paper / rubbish dirt, marks, chewing gum, stains and graffiti from all surfaces.

√

Remove cobwebs inside room where accessible without mobile platforms or similar specialist equipment.

√

Spot clean removing finger marks from stainless steel, kick plates & aluminium door push plates. (Not to be left with oily film).

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Spot mop / sweep / vacuum (with approved HEPA vacuum) all floor areas & door tracks.

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Spot clean marks, stains and spills on carpets and seating using an approved product that will not damage carpets or seating.

√

Vacuum upholstered seating & reposition as required. √

Full sweep / vacuum and or mop (with approved HEPA vacuum) all floor areas

paying attention to edges, corners, under desks & door tracks. √

Clean whiteboards & rails with appropriate cleaner (if applicable). √

Dust high surfaces e.g. picture frames, door frames, cupboards. √

Dust office equipment including photocopiers, printers and computers. (Do not

clean the computer screen & keyboards). √

Damp wipe / dust or brush clean air vents in doors, door jambs, walls and ceilings & door frames.

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Dust damp / wipe all blinds. √

Laboratories (some laboratories differ in requirements) Daily Twice

Weekly Weekly Fortnightly Monthly

Spot clean glass, partitions, doors, walls, skirtings, ledges (where accessible). √

Clean and disinfect both inner and outer surfaces of hand basin at door only. √

Wipe / dust including damp wiping base/legs of seating /chairs /tables. √

Remove visual contaminants e.g. dirt, marks, chewing gum, stains and graffiti from floor surfaces.

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Wipe clean all door handles, light switches, card readers. √

Empty QUT rubbish bins where indicated it is safe to do so and replace liners (contractor supplied) wipe clean all surfaces.

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Spot clean removing finger marks from stainless steel, kick plates & aluminium door push plates. (Not to be left with oily film).

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Spot mop / sweep / vacuum (with approved HEPA vacuum) all floor areas including mats.

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Vacuum upholstered seating & reposition as required. √

Remove cobwebs inside room where accessible without mobile platforms or similar specialist equipment. (where accessible).

√

Full sweep / vacuum and or mop (with approved HEPA vacuum) all floor areas

paying attention to edges, corners, under desks & door tracks. √

Dust office equipment including photocopiers, printers and personal computers. (Do not clean the computer screen or keyboards) Dust high surfaces e.g. picture frames, door frames, cupboards.

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Damp wipe / dust or brush clean air vents in doors, door jambs, walls and ceilings & door frames.

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Clean whiteboards & rails with appropriate cleaner (if applicable). √

Remove scuff and marks by use of polishing machine. √

Machine scrub / buff using approved machinery on hard flooring.

√ Dust damp / wipe all blinds (where applicable). √

Restrooms / Washrooms Daily Twice

Weekly Weekly Fortnightly Monthly

Spot clean glass, partitions, doors, walls, skirtings, ledges. √ Spot clean removing finger marks from stainless steel, kick plates & aluminium door push plates. (Not to be left with oily film).

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Clean and disinfect both inner and outer surfaces of pans, seats, lids, hand basins, paper dispensers, dryers and other fixtures and fittings in toilets, washrooms and change rooms.

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Clean and disinfect floors, urinal surfaces, ensuring no build up of uric acid or water scale is evident.

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Use a non-corrosive chemical to clean mirrors and bright metal surfaces including taps ensuring no calcium build up, pipes, door handles, push and kick plates in toilets, washrooms and change rooms. (no visual finger prints on push plates).

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Scrub clean shower cubicles floors, walls and fittings ensure no soap build up or mould growth within plug holes, remove any hair residual.

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Remove visual contaminants e.g. loose paper / rubbish dirt, marks, chewing gum, stains and graffiti from all surfaces.

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Wipe clean all door handles, light switches, card readers and other visual fittings. √

Replenish towelling, toilet paper and soap. (soap as required). √

Empty rubbish bins and replace liners (where applicable – liners supplied by contractor) wipe clean all surfaces.

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Remove cobwebs inside any areas where accessible without mobile platforms or similar specialist equipment.

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Full sweep / vacuum and mop all areas (with approved HEPA vacuum) all floor areas paying attention to edges, corners & door tracks.

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Dust high surfaces e.g. window frames, partitions, doors, tiles etc. √

Deep scrub under urinal roses. √

Scrub machine / disinfect hard floor surfaces in all areas of restrooms.

√ Wash partition walls and doors. √ Damp wipe / dust or brush clean air vents in doors, door jambs, walls and ceilings & door frames.

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Charge floor drains with water & vinegar as required. √

Public Areas / Atrium / Lifts Daily Twice

Weekly Weekly Fortnightly Monthly

Spot clean glass (including perimeter building glass), partitions, doors, walls, skirtings, ledges to remove visual contaminants.

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Wipe / dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces (where cleared and accessible) including damp wiping

base/legs of seating /chairs /tables. Reposition furniture as required. √

Remove visual contaminants e.g. loose paper / rubbish, marks, chewing gum, stickers, posters, stains and graffiti from all surface areas & damp wipe all signage.

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Spot clean removing finger marks from stainless steel, kick plates & aluminium door push plates. (Not to be left with oily film).

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Spot sweep / vacuum & mop clean all hard surfaces, entrance mats and matting recesses and all areas. √

Polish lift control panels, doors, hand rails & mirrors (if applicable) on all levels, internal and external. √

Remove rubbish from planter boxes. (if applicable). √

Clean and polish water coolers and remove calcium build up (if applicable). √

Empty rubbish bins and replace liners (where applicable – liners supplied by contractor) wipe clean all surfaces.

√

Remove cobwebs inside all areas where accessible. √

Vacuum upholstered seating & reposition as required. √

Spot clean marks, stains and spills on carpets and seating using an approved product that will not damage carpets or seating.

√

Full sweep / vacuum and or mop (with approved HEPA vacuum) all floor areas paying attention to edges,

corners, under desks & door tracks. √

Clean all lift door tracks, ledges and door edges. √ Dust high surfaces & ledges e.g. picture frames, door frames, cupboards. √ Machine scrub / buff with approved machinery on hard flooring. √

Dust damp / wipe all blinds.

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Damp wipe / dust or brush clean air vents in doors, door jambs, walls and ceilings & door frames (including lifts).

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Clean glass covered notice boards to remove dust, dirt, finger marks and vacuum the internal ledge. √

External Areas / Terrace / Walkways / Stairs Daily Twice

Weekly Weekly Monthly

Spot clean glass, balustrades, doors, windows. √

Remove visual contaminants e.g. marks, chewing gum, stickers, posters, stains and graffiti from all surface areas in all areas, damp wipe all signage.

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Spot clean removing finger marks from stainless steel, kick plates & aluminium door push plates. (Not to be left with oily film).

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Remove all rubbish including in plant beds and place into appropriate bins. √

Clean and polish water coolers and remove calcium build up and clean public telephones. √

Empty rubbish bins & clean outside of rubbish bin enclosures. Bin liners to be placed in general waste reciprocals (contractor supplied).

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Spot mop for stains and spills on all flooring including internal and external stairs. √

Sweep / blower vac hard surfaces (concrete, tiles, etc.). √

Sweep or air-broom outside areas to the end of the building entrance. ( See note for areas in relation to buildings) This building includes link passages / paths.

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Cobwebs on the exterior of buildings & light fixtures within the building line are to be removed where accessible without the use of mobile platforms.

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Clean all tables and benches within the area of the building place rubbish in appropriate bins. √

Thorough mop / scrub of all hard surface tiles / concrete / decking (where applicable). √

Dust hand railings, window ledges, barrier rails and remove cobwebs in internal, external stairwells & light fixtures and walkways within building line.

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Thorough clean of all glass surfaces, balustrades and any other glazed surfaces (excluding perimeter building glass).

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Concrete, Ceramic Tiles, ex-foliated Granite Paving, Honed Granite Paving, Epoxy Flooring Quarry and Stone Tiled Floors, Resilient floors including Marmoleum, Linoleum, Tarkett, Vinyl, Rubber and Timber. All floors to be left in a non-slip condition. All floor areas must be kept clean, including edges and corners. Ensure no build-up of moss / algae / fungi on walkways, terraces and stairs

Internal Stairs & Store Rooms Daily Weekly Fortnightly Monthly

Internal stairs to be swept / vacuumed (including edges and corners). (with approved HEPA vacuum) removing loose litter, gum spills, dust and debris.

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Concrete, ceramic, quarry and stone tiled floor areas to be swept / vacuumed (including edges and corners). (with approved HEPA vacuum) removing loose litter, gum spills, dust and debris.

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Spot mop for stains and spills on internal and external stairs. √

Spot mop for stains and spills on concrete, ceramic, quarry and stone tiled floor areas.

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Scrub resilient floors timber floors (as specified by Cleaning Supervisor).

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Remove visual contaminants e.g. marks, chewing gum, stickers, posters, stains, rubbish and graffiti from all surface areas, damp wipe all signage.

As required

Storeroom floor’s to be swept/vacuum (with approved HEPA vacuum).

As required

Grounds Cleaning Specifications

External Grounds Cleaning

Daily Twice Weekly

(Monday, Thursday)

Weekly Fortnightly Monthly

Sweep/Blow and collect or vacuum all loose litter including leaf litter from all grounds surfaces including (but not limited too) ramps, stairs, link bridges (litter to be removed from garden beds, planter boxes & grass areas), ponds, pebbled gardens, drains/spoon drains, gutters and roadways ensuring litter is not blown into storm water drains or gardens and place into appropriate bins

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Remove visual contaminants e.g. marks, dirt, debris, chewing gum, stickers, posters, stains, cob webs, deceased animals, animal excrement and graffiti from all surface areas and external fixtures in all areas.

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Remove stains and spills on all flooring including external stairs, treads and ramps. √

Remove any unauthorised magazines or publications not positioned in designated areas as detailed by the Cleaning Supervisor.

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Empty rubbish bins & clean outside of rubbish bin enclosures removing all dust/grime visual contaminants. Bin Liners to be placed in general waste reciprocals (contractor supplied).

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Wheelie bins to be located for collection at prescribed locations by the time specified by the Cleaning Supervisor. Wheelie bins, including those located within enclosures are to be serviced daily, any loose litter within the enclosure is also to be removed. All empty bins are to be removed from the prescribed collection point and returned to the location specified by the Cleaning Supervisor. (Bin liners must be placed into all bins – contractor supplied)

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Large branches/fronds/leaves are to be placed back into the garden beds. √

Spot clean glass and balustrades ensuring no visual contaminants e.g. marks, chewing gum, stickers, posters, stains, animal excrement and graffiti.

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Polish all lift control panels, doors, hand rails & mirrors (if applicable) on all levels, internal and external and mop floors removing all stains/spills

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Empty and clean all external ashtrays √

Clean and Polish Water cooler fountains within grounds area ensuring no calcium build up. √

All directional signage to be wiped down removing all dust. √

Clean telephone handsets in external public areas. √

Blow/sweep bicycle storage areas removing all debris and cobwebs. √

Bin Collection Points to be pressure cleaned and disinfected. As required

Car Park Cleaning

Daily Twice Weekly

(Monday, Thursday)

Weekly Fortnightly Monthly

Spot clean all glass entrance doors in car parks removing finger marks and smudges. √

Remove visual contaminants e.g. marks, dirt, debris, chewing gum, stickers, posters, stains, cob webs animal excrement and graffiti from all surface areas and external fixtures in the car park areas.

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Remove any unauthorised magazines or publications not positioned in designated areas as detailed by the Cleaning Supervisor.

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Mechanically sweep and spot degrease all areas of all car parks. √

Sweep / Blower Vac hard surfaces including edges, corners and other areas not accessible by the sweeper.

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Empty rubbish bins & clean outside of rubbish bin enclosures. Bin Liners to be placed in general waste reciprocals (contractor supplied).

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Spot mop for stains and spills on all flooring including internal and external stairs. √