The importance of clean spaces in schools
Schools and education facilities are some of the busiest buildings, with hundreds, if not thousands, of students coming and going every day. With such high footfall, it’s no wonder these spaces need cleaning regularly. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to stay on top of proper hygiene maintenance, starting with a simple seasonal school cleaning checklist.
Explore Carter and Faraday’s expert advice for maintaining a clean environment, and remember that Carter and Faraday are here to offer professional cleaning services whenever you need them.
SPRING
Spring cleaning may be somewhat cliché, but it does offer an opportunity for school cleaning services as the warmer weather comes in.
Here are our top tips for spring cleaning in a classroom:
Wash off winter
Winter can bring mud and mess into school buildings. It’s important to clean as you go, but once the weather warms up and shoes become a little cleaner, take the opportunity to deep clean the carpets and high-traffic areas.
Clean the windows
As the weather warms up and the sun shines through the windows again, now’s a great time to wash the windows inside and out.
Declutter
Any broken, damaged or unwanted items can be recycled or thrown away. Spring is an excellent opportunity to declutter and streamline your classroom items.
SUMMER
Summer holidays are an excellent opportunity to deep clean the school or education facility. While the students are away, take the chance to clean every space.
Take a look at our top target spots for cleaning:
Dining area
One of the most popular places in any school or education facility, the dining area can get quite messy. It’s also an important place for the highest hygiene standards. Take the opportunity to deep clean all spaces and appliances ahead of a new term in the Autumn.
Toilets
School bathrooms need regular cleaning and to maintain a high standard of cleanliness. It’s important to sanitise and clean the sinks, loos, and floors on a regular basis. The warm summer weather will allow for quick drying of the clean spaces, too.
Outdoor areas
It’s easy to just focus on the inside, but don’t neglect the outside. From gutters to drains and walkways, it’s important to clean and maintain outside spaces for the students to enjoy.
AUTUMN
Autumn brings a significant change of weather after summer. This gives you a chance to prepare for the upcoming winter and the new term and students.
Here’s our advice for autumn cleaning opportunities:
New term, new routine
Take the chance of a new school year starting to implement a new cleaning routine. This could involve hiring a school cleaning company, setting a cleaning schedule, or adding new cleaning tasks into your existing schedule.
Prepare for the cold weather
If there’s any maintenance that might need doing ahead of the winter months, now’s your chance. Before the cold weather comes in, we’d recommend cleaning high-traffic areas.
Wipe down all surfaces
Following the summer, take the opportunity to wipe and sanitise all surfaces to ensure a fresh start for a new term and school year.
WINTER
The coldest season means students will spend more time inside and with the windows shut. There’s a lot to be done in winter to maintain a high standard of hygiene in your school or education facility.
Explore our advice for winter cleaning in schools:
Clean outdoor spaces
When the leaves start to fall ahead of the colder months, cleaning downpipes and gutters is really important, ensuring they are free of debris, moss and silt.
Maintain radiators
In the colder weather, the heating will be on more and more, so make sure your radiators are effective and cleaned regularly.
Sanitise shared spaces
Winter brings more germs and viruses, so it’s more important than ever to sanitise shared spaces and keep your students safe.
Call on Carter and Faraday
Keeping a school clean and tidy can be a monumental task. Luckily, Carter and Faraday are here to help. Offering professional cleaning services to over 1,500 happy clients, call on Carter and Faraday to discuss your needs.
Offering year-round flexible cleaning options, we can help with a one-off deep clean, cleaning for select areas, or regular cleaning scheduling. Reach out to discuss your space and your preferences.
