There’s been a lot of talk lately about the fears people have around returning to work and sending their children back to school. We’ve almost become conditioned to stay away from crowded places to keep our health in check.
But as a nation, we’re all now ‘living with it’, and we’re being encouraged to return to life as it was – going back into office environments and face-to-face learning in schools.
For some people, it’s a blessing – they’ve missed seeing people, and homeschooling wasn’t their idea of a fun time! For others, they’ve enjoyed working remotely and would prefer to stay working from home for the bonuses it brings (freedom and no traffic!).
And then there’s the worry many people have around being exposed to the virus that’s still running rampant and not looking like it’ll go anywhere.
As the principal of a school, or owner of a business, one of the best things you can do to help alleviate fears, is to ensure you offer a clean environment to those who enter your premises.
All businesses & schools need to adapt to routine cleaning
To help your employees and students feel better about being back at school or in the office, you should be cleaning your premises daily. If your employee walks into the office in the morning and can tell it’s fresh, they’ll feel more at ease. And the same goes with parents who drop their children into a classroom.
Covid-19 Routine Cleaning Checklist for Schools
Routine cleaning of surfaces should include all items that are frequently touched:
- Desks & chairs
- Light switches
- Door handles
- Bathrooms
- Lift buttons or stairwell handles and rails
- EFTPOS machines
- Service counters
- Phones
- And so on
Many people will naturally clean their space to protect themselves
With high vaccination rates, mandatory masks and the message of hand sanitising engrained in us, you’ll find that people may take their own precautions to stay healthy.
Some workers may want to wipe down their workspace (especially if it’s shared space), so providing disinfectant wipes is a great way to support this. The same goes for a classroom environment where desks can be wiped down between classes.
Also, having hand sanitiser placed around the office or classrooms allows people to sanitise their hands regularly.
Why Should We Keep Our Classroom & School Premises Clean?
A clean school environment promotes productivity. A school is traditionally a breeding ground for germs. Long before the virus that currently plagues us, there were colds and flus each winter, school sores, chickenpox and headlice! And with so many people in close proximity, any kind of health issue is likely to spread.
That’s why schools must keep up high standards of cleanliness.
A clean learning environment keeps everyone happy – teachers, students, parents and other visitors to the school. And when students and teachers are happy, it’s found their concentration and engagement levels are much higher.
When a classroom is kept as clean as possible, students are less likely to fall ill and be away from school. Coming out of homeschooling, where many students struggled, it’s now more important than ever to keep kids in the classroom as often as possible.
Why Keep Staff Office Clean?
Staff will expect a clean office workplace. If your employees must return to an office environment, they’ll have high expectations of cleanliness. Rather than focussing on their work and being productive, they’ll be distracted by their environment. No one wants to return to an office environment that feels unclean.
Regular cleaning keeps your office environment sanitary and can help reduce the spread of germs and bacteria that can quickly spread through an office space. And less absenteeism is better for everyone.
By keeping your office clean, you’ll help your staff adjust to life back in the office.
PROFESSIONAL CLEANING COMPANIES CAN HELP YOU MAINTAIN A CLEAN SCHOOL AND OFFICE ENVIRONMENT
Most people won’t have time to do the extra cleaning required. That’s where having a professional cleaning company doing your routine school cleaning helps.
From dusting, sanitising, vacuuming, cleaning windows to carpet steam cleaning and everything in between, we can help you create a clean environment that keeps everyone happy.
To enquire about our services or book a clean for your school or office, please get in touch.
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