Elevating Educational Spaces with Top Cleaning Services for Schools
The Importance of Cleanliness in Educational Spaces
Educational spaces, whether they be daycares, pre-schools, schools K-12, or higher education institutions (colleges or universities) should serve as safe environments that foster growth and development. One of the many ways to ensure this is by maintaining the cleanliness of said space.
With hundreds and potentially thousands of students, staff, and faculty passing through hallways, classrooms, cafeterias and lunchrooms, gymnasiums, and bathrooms daily, it is likely that harmful bacteria reside on surfaces, which can lead to increased illness within an educational space. In a post COVID-19 society, there has been a heightened emphasis on the proper maintaining of institutions, with the standard of cleanliness risen exponentially.
Challenges Faced When It Comes to Maintaining Cleanliness in Schools
Despite individuals lending more focus to their personal hygiene and doing their part to maintain clean environments, educational spaces face a unique challenge, especially those serving the needs of children. Most kids lack the self-awareness or attention to detail to clean up after themselves or sanitize surfaces between use and are more likely to spread germs via person-to-person or person-to-surface contact.
As children are more susceptible to illness, poor maintenance has lasting effects on students’ development. Additionally, health concerns brought up by parents, staff, and faculty may lead to external intervention. This makes upholding the integrity of these spaces of the utmost importance.
Regarding higher-ed institutions, unkept spaces pose an added financial risk. If spaces within a college or university are not properly maintained, student attendance will drop, potentially costing an institution millions of dollars and result in a negative reputation.
In 2018, Western Connecticut State University was forced to close temporarily after nearly 100 students became sick. Deep cleaning crews were brought in to help with sanitizing efforts along with involvement from the Department of Health. That said, it is best if preemptive measures are taken to prevent a potential outbreak.
The Benefits of Professional Cleaning Services for Schools
The proper maintenance of a school requires the resources and expertise of a reputable cleaning service. A highly trained cleaning staff will know exactly how to meet the requirements of a school and use the proper equipment and methods to disinfect and sanitize effectively.
An educational space should be cleaned daily with deep cleanings after major events or in the case of an emergency.
In the event of an emergency, professional cleaning services are equipped with the tools to approach unanticipated situations with a level of proficiency.
In terms of cost, professional cleaning services have access to the necessary supplies and equipment while offering flexible pricing options that fit within a school’s budget, saving an institution thousands of dollars in staffing and supply procurement.
Also, a professional cleaning service will be familiar with the most recent regulations and guidelines regarding school cleaning. This offers an additional peace of mind and avoids costly potential fines due to incompliance.
Choosing the Right Cleaning Service for your School
The right cleaning vendor will know how to properly maintain your school without needed guidance. They will have experience working within a multitude of educational spaces with the knowledge of how to address their unique needs based on staff, faculty, and student body.
To keep your institution running smoothly, a service provider will sit with you to develop a cleaning schedule that ensures productivity and efficiency, along with addressing any unique needs you might have. The vendor will also make sure to schedule its staff during optimal times to limit disruptions.
Good cleaning services are professional, flexible, detailed oriented, skillful, and cost-effective. A few services that any high-quality janitorial service will include are daily cleanings, trash removal, floor care, kitchen cleaning, restroom cleaning, and window cleaning.
These services and many more are offered by Total Maintenance Services.
How a Top-Tier Cleaning Service Can Impact an Educational Space
Utilizing a top-tier cleaning service can bring a new sense of cleanliness and safety to an educational space. In addition to introducing a professional and welcoming environment to newcomers, your institution will be one that individuals are happy to work, live, and study in and around.
Increased cleanliness brings in more students, which results in more funding and additional resources for your institution.
Learn what Total Maintenance Services Has Done for Schools
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