Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869:reg:6:p82
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 82/86)
Character Range: 285419–293254

vacuum   Damp mop                                        Spot clean, machine buff (KH only)
 Carpet                                                                 Full vacuum                                                                 Spot clean
 Carpet – chambers                                                      Vacuum high traffic areas only                 Full vacuum                  Spot clean
 Carpet – commercial areas                                              Full vacuum before
                                                                        and after functions
 Rubber – downstairs gallery, entry                                     Full vacuum, damp mop                                                       Spot clean
 Rubber – stairwells                                                                                                   Full vacuum    Damp mop      Spot clean
 Tiles                                                                  Full vacuum                                                                 Spot clean
 Mats – interior                                                        Full vacuum                                    Lift and wash                Wash out
Walls                                                                   Timber panelling                                                           Brush vacuum        Spot clean, wax
 Metal vents                                                                                                                          Full vacuum
 Fabric (Conservator)                                                                                                  Brush vacuum   Spot clean
 Paint – public areas                                                                                                                 Dust          Spot clean
 Paint – office areas                                                                                                                               Dust, spot clean

SURFACE                                          DAILY                                          WEEKLY   MONTHLY             ANNUALLY                           AS REQUIRED
Doors                                            Glass panels                                   Clean
                                                 – entry and commercial and public areas
 Glass panels                                                                                            Clean
 – office areas
 Timber work                                                                                    Dust                                                            Brush vacuum, spot clean, wax
 – commercial and public areas
 Timber work                                                                                             Dust                                                   Brush vacuum, spot clean, wax
 – office areas
 Metal work– entry, KH, Chambers                                                                Dust                                                            Cleaned and sealed by conservator
 Metal work – office areas                                                                               Dust                                                   Cleaned and sealed by conservator
Heritage furniture                               Timber and leather – public and office areas                                                                  Brush vacuum
 Timber and leather – storage (conservator)                                                                                                                     Dust, brush vacuum, wax
 Acrylic covers– chambers, public areas          Clean                                                                       Clean underside
 Acrylic covers – barricaded interpreted areas                                                                               Clean (including underside)
 Acrylic covers – office areas                                                                                               Clean top and underside
Window furnishings                               Textile (conservator)                                                        Low-suction vacuum with netting
 Holland blinds                                                                                          Low-suction vacuum
 Venetian blinds                                                                                         Microfibre (wand)
 Textile window panels – Chambers                                                                                            Removed and full vacuum

SURFACE                                DAILY                WEEKLY   MONTHLY  ANNUALLY                    AS REQUIRED
Other                                  King George Statue                      Brush vacuum                             Cleaned and sealed by a conservator
 Marble stair at entry, stair risers                                          Dust                        Spot clean
 Exterior windows                                                             Clean
 Interior windows                                                             Clean
 Skylights                                                                     Low-suction brush vacuum
 Light fittings                                                                Low-suction brush vacuum

   b.  Techniques and products

METHOD                                   SURFACE                                            TECHNIQUE                                                                              PRODUCT/EQUIPMENT
Full vacuum                              Carpet, parquetry, rubber, tiles                        * Low-suction vacuum with variable hard/soft surface head attachment                  * Hip vacuums preferred for tight, furniture filled areas

                                                                                                 * Work gently, avoid vigorous rubbing of surfaces                                     * Wide area vacuum for uncongested lobbies, corridors

                                                                                                 * Place a thick piece of felt around edges of vacuum head to protect furniture

                                                                                                 * Ensure cords do not catch on or rub against furniture
Low-suction vacuum through soft netting  Curtains                                                * Treat one curtain at a time                                                         * Vacuum

                                                                                                 * Wash hands before starting                                                          * Soft netting

                                                                                                 * Remove curtain from rod, taking note of its exact location

                                                                                                 * Lay curtain flat on a large, clean table which has been cover with plastic

                                                                                                 * Vacuum front and back surfaces with a low-suction vacuum through soft netting

                                                                                                 * Replace curtain immediately

                                                                                                 * Soft netting
Brush vacuum                             Metal vents, timber panelling, King George statue       * Long-haired brush nozzle to avoid scratching                                        * Long-haired