Business offices, medical offices, industrial buildings, and retail spaces are all typical of the types of facilities we clean in the greater Boston area. But did you know that All Pro Cleaning Systems also provides services for educational facilities? From local public schools to their private school counterparts, and even colleges and universities, we happily take on educational spaces.
It is all about maintaining clean and safe learning environments. Here’s how we see it: healthy and happy students learning in a clean and safe environment do better. That’s what we all want for our students, right?
Our goal for every public school, private school, and university space is to provide cleaning services that each institution needs for hygiene, safety, and operational continuity. If you would like to know more, contact us. In the meantime, let’s take a look at some of the typical needs educational spaces present.
Robust Germ Mitigation
One of the first things people tend to think about in terms of cleaning educational spaces is stopping the spread of germs. Public schools and universities alike are a haven for germs given their high occupancy and traffic. Any introduction of germs could ultimately spread across an entire campus in short order.
From a cleaning company’s perspective, germ mitigation is not limited to bathrooms and cafeterias. It covers every space through which students and teachers move.
At Boston-area public and private schools, that means being diligent about cleaning classrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, locker rooms, etc. Pretty much any common area requires robust cleaning. The same is true at universities like Harvard and Tufts. But college and university cleaning require more.
Our local universities also have living spaces that need to be addressed. Even when school is not in session, residential units often remain occupied. So all communal areas within those facilities need to be kept clean, sanitized, and germ free.
Educational and Regulatory Cleaning Standards
Educational facilities are often subject to industry standards for cleaning. Moreover, some spaces within a facility are also subject to regulatory standards. Cafeterias are a perfect example. Cafeterias are commercial kitchens for all intents and purposes. They are subject to both state and local ordinances designed to guarantee health and safety.
Fortunately, Boston-area cleaning companies have recognized standards they can look to for proper cleaning. Standards include the ISSA Clean Standard for K-12 schools and the APPA custodial service standard applied to institutions of higher education.
Agile Cleaning Services
Local schools and universities need agile cleaning services for the simple fact that they often do things differently. For example, schools follow academic calendars and class schedules that don’t necessarily fit in nicely with the typical business 9-to-5. A cleaning company needs to be agile enough to adapt.
Educational institutions often require more robust cleaning during the winter months because of colds and flu. Adapting to unique needs during allergy season isn’t even out of the question. Cleaning companies need to be able to adapt.
Going one step further, many local school districts and higher education facilities request the use of environmentally friendly, non-toxic cleaning products. They insist on safety under all circumstances, so they are wary of traditional cleaning chemicals.
Difficult but Well Worth It
Providing cleaning services to school districts, private schools, and universities can be difficult. But meeting the education sector’s unique needs is well worth it. By providing best-in-class cleaning services, we are helping to maintain clean and safe learning environments for students of all ages.
For more information about cleaning your educational space, contact All Pro Cleaning Systems. Our team will explain everything you need to know to get started.