No one likes flu season, especially teachers, students, and faculty in schools. Most staff members will opt to have the flu shot to protect themselves and prevent the virus from spreading, but it’s not completely effective in keeping the flu at bay. Consistent hand washing and the use of sanitizers helps, but not everyone follows these preventative steps, especially kids. When students come to school sick, teachers get sick. That results in many instructional hours lost during flu season or any time of the year because the flu isn’t the only illness that can spread throughout schools. Luckily, one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illness in schools is to complete a thorough cleaning of the entire school and keep it that way. Regular professional cleaning will disinfect and clean all year long to control the spread of the flu and any other illnesses.
Benefits of a School Cleaning Services
Identification & Assessment of High Risk Areas. Professionals know exactly what areas of a school pose the greatest risk of infection. These areas include door handles, sinks and toilets – any areas where lots of people are constantly touching, including classroom doors. The teachers’ lounge has coffee makers, vending machines and tables that will also need to be disinfected regularly. Adults are better at taking precautions, but additional cleaning always helps.
Consistent Sanitizing. Preventing a flu outbreak is effective with regular cleaning. Inconsistent cleaning allows infection to spread and leaving contaminated areas to fester only increases the risk the someone will get sick and spread an illness. Daily cleaning with deeper cleaning on weekends will prevent illness from spreading.
Proper Disinfection. Using disinfectant to clean surfaces is critical to preventing the flu from spreading. Any high-traffic areas need to be sprayed and wiped, including the floor. But not all disinfectants are created equal. Professionals will only use ones that are effective to make sure your school stays flu-free.
Use of Proper Cleaning Agents. Along with disinfection comes cleaning agents. Your staff can clean all the time but if the wrong products are used it will just be a waste of time and money. Professional cleaning services know which products to use to thoroughly and effectively clean your school.
Correct & Safe Application of Cleaning Chemicals. It’s also important to use cleaning products the right way. The way you apply cleaning agents matters. Using them the wrong way won’t do much good. While there may be some effectiveness, the biggest impact comes when cleaning products are used the right way. Using professionals is the best way to prevent a flu outbreak.
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It is difficult to contain a flu outbreak once it starts. Hiring a cleaning company is the best way to let teachers and faculty do what they get paid to do and students at school to learn. Hiring professional cleaning services will prevent a flu outbreak, or make sure it doesn’t spread if your school is unlucky enough to experience one. Baker Sandoval Cleaning has more resources and experience than your staff. Call us to make sure your school stays clean and sanitized all year long.
