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Cleaning

• Cleaning administration
• Cleaning services
• A summary of cleaning standards
• Plumbing

Cleaning administration Cleaning administration is managed by Contracts and Services. RMIT University has 10 parcels covering the City, Bundoora and Brunswick campuses, which have been contracted via public tender. All cleaning issues should be reported via the Property Services Service Desk Cleaning services A detailed cleaning specification covers cleaning standards and includes: Emptying of bins Vacuuming Dusting Telephone cleaning Common area cleaning Toilet cleaning Window cleaning Waste removal Cleaning Standards A summary of cleaning standards Bins Internal and external bins to be emptied daily. Recycling Collection of all designated recycled waste occurs daily. Carpets Spot cleaning of carpets is performed daily with all areas being progressively maintained. Carpets are steam cleaned on an annual basis. Telephones Telephones are cleaned monthly and treated with disinfectant. Common areas All wet areas are cleaned daily using a damp mop and approved detergent. Toilet cleaning Toilets are cleaned on a daily basis. Toilets are also replenished daily with paper towelling, toilet paper and soap. A second spot clean of toilets and replenishment of toilet supplies is carried out during the day for high-use locations. Dusting All low-level dusting is to be carried out daily. High dusting of ductwork, pipe work and light fittings is carried out over semester breaks. Vinyl floors Scuff marks are removed and all vinyl floors are machine-buffed daily. All vinyl floor areas are stripped and sealed annually during semester breaks. Floors Floors are spot cleaned, swept and/or vacuumed daily. Window cleaning Spot cleaning and removal of finger marks from internal glass is carried out daily. External windows are cleaned annually. Kitchenettes Kitchenettes are cleaned daily. Information regarding RMIT’s cleaning services and cleaning requests should be directed to the Service Desk. Plumbing Plumbing maintenance is the responsibility of Maintenance. All plumbing issues should be reported via the Property Services Service Desk.