As we get closer to the start of the new semester, it's crucial for a successful beginning to the school year that campuses, from elementary schools to colleges and universities, are clean and safe. Back-to-school season approaches with cold and flu season just around the corner, which means a higher likelihood of infection entering the classroom and interfering with students’ education. Here's a comprehensive checklist our cleaning professionals at Quick & Clean follow to help prepare your educational institution for returning students and staff to keep them healthy, happy, and hardworking.

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1. Classrooms

Classrooms are the first and foremost priority for educational institutions' spaces, which should be heavily sanitized and thoroughly cleaned. After all, this is where the learning takes place. We leave no surface untouched, regularly sanitizing all surfaces in the classroom. We sweep, vacuum, and mop the floors—especially paying attention to carpets, which can harbor bacteria and debris. We thoroughly dust windows, sanitize whiteboards, and clean and replace air vents and filters for proper air ventilation.
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2. Restrooms

Restrooms also experience a significant amount of traffic among students and in arguably the least sanitary way. We ensure that toilets, urinals, sinks, and counters are cleaned and disinfected regularly. We scrub mirrors with glass cleaner and mop floors until they shine. Hand dryers can harbor many bacteria, so we routinely clean them like any other surface.
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3. Cafeterias

The spaces where students eat and nourish their bodies should be treated with just as much care as any other space on campus. Tables, chairs, serving areas, and trash bins are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Trash bins are also emptied and disinfected daily to avoid the accumulation of trash and debris. Because students should be served food treated with the utmost care and safety, we clean cafeteria kitchens from top to bottom, from the cooking equipment to the floors.
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4. Gymnasiums 

Sports facilities like the school gym accumulate a lot of bodily fluids, like sweat. We sweep and mop gym floors and heavily disinfect equipment like sports balls, jungle gyms, and mats. Locker rooms are sanitized, from the lockers to the benches and showers.
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5. Common Areas

Places and touchpoints that experience high foot traffic from students and staff, such as hallways, locker pods, stairwells, and water fountains, are all cleaned and disinfected inside and out. 
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6. Libraries & Media Centers

The school library constantly attracts students who use its books and technological equipment. Books and the shelves they live on are dusted and disinfected regularly, as are the keyboards and screens of public computers. All tables, chairs, and floors are also sanitized to ensure clean, inviting spaces for students to relax, socialize, and do their work.
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7. Offices & Administrative Areas

The administrators of schools are the unsung heroes holding many aspects of our schools together, so they should also be cared for and protected from the spread of illness. We ensure all surfaces, such as desks, chairs, floors, and electronic equipment, from phones to printers, are cleaned and disinfected to keep staff members returning to work in excellent health.
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8. HVAC Systems

Especially in Florida, where air conditioning is used most of the year, air filters should be replaced and cleaned regularly to ensure proper ventilation throughout campus buildings. Ducts should be cleaned often with system maintenance to maintain proper functioning.
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By following this checklist, we can provide your school or university with a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors—and you can rest assured knowing our cleaning gurus at Quick & Clean will earn an A+ every time! Regular cleaning and maintenance throughout the school year will help sustain the highest standard of cleanliness. Contact us today so we can get to work!