Educate Yourself on What It Takes to Keep a School Clean

Children spend a large portion of their early life at school. Keeping their environment clean is therefore extremely important to their health and wellbeing,

Here we take a look at a number of key procedures carried out to help maintain a clean and healthy school.

Surfaces and Door Handles

Areas that are touched frequently such as door handles, desks and other surfaces need to be cleaned on a daily basis. If not, they can spread bacteria and lead to infections in the school. Wiping them down with a suitable cleaning product will help to reduce this risk.

Floor Cleaning

It doesn’t take long for a school’s floor to become contaminated with dirt and spillages. Although it’s not practical to perform a deep clean every day, vacuuming and mopping should be carried out regularly to ensure floors are as clean as possible.

Removing Rubbish

School bins fill up quickly! If not managed properly this can lead to overflows which are unhygienic and a risk to health. To prevent this, bins should be emptied daily. Waste collection and disposal should be arranged and carried out on a regular basis.

Disinfecting

It is good practice to make disinfecting products easily available to staff and pupils throughout the school. This will combat germs, creating a cleaner and healthier environment for everyone.

General Tidying

There are many benefits to keeping a school tidy. Not only will it help to reduce dust build up, but a tidy area creates a calmer environment in which to learn. Both children and staff can contribute to keeping their school tidy.

These tasks can be carried out on a daily basis by staff and in some cases, students. Periodically, however, deep cleans should be performed and will often require the service of a professional cleaning company who provide cleaning services in Manchester and elsewhere in the UK. Deep cleans can be carried out at half term and during holidays and help to ensure that a school is sparkling clean for when students return. Here are some of the specialist cleaning procedures that may be required.

Floor Deep Cleans

Carpet shampooing will ensure that carpets are clean and fresh for everyone who uses the school. It will also help to maintain the carpet and prolong its life. Vinyl floors are a common feature in many schools and can benefit from periodic polishing to remove scuffs and maintain an immaculate shine.

Chewing Gum and Graffiti Removal

Anyone who has tried to remove chewing gum knows that it can be a slow and difficult process. Likewise, any unwanted artwork that may have appeared on walls can be almost impossible to remove with regular products. Specialist cleaning companies have the tools and knowledge to remove gum and graffiti with the best possible results.

Kitchen and Bathroom Deep Cleans

Bathrooms, toilets and kitchens are places that require regular cleaning in order to maintain a clean and healthy environment. However, holidays and half terms provide a great opportunity to carry out specialist cleaning procedures on these facilities. Kitchens also have ducting systems that require regular cleaning in order to maintain safety and comply with regulations.

Supporting a Safe Return to School

In uncertain times, it will remain important for a school to plan ahead for a return to the learning environment, especially when it comes to keeping students, staff and visitors safe and protected.

Assured Cleaning have a dedicated team of specialists who provide cleaning services in Manchester and throughout the UK and can carry out deep cleaning services, including Ultra Low Volume (ULV) fogging.

Visit the Assured Cleaning website for more information.