FEATURE EDUCATION If an EPA-registered disinfectant is not available, use a fresh chlorine bleach solution. To make and use the solution: Add 1 tablespoon of bleach to 1 quart (4 cups) of water. For a larger supply of disinfectant, add ¼ cup of bleach to 1 gallon (16 cups) of water. Apply the solution to the surface with a cloth. Let it stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse the surface with clean water. If a surface is not visibly dirty, you can clean it with an EPA-registered product that both cleans (removes germs) and disinfects (kills germs) instead. Be sure to read the label directions carefully, as there may be a separate procedure for using the product as a cleaner or as a disinfectant. Disinfection usually requires the product to remain on the surface for a certain period of time. Use disinfecting wipes on electronic items that are touched often, such as phones and computers. Pay close attention to the directions for using disinfecting wipes. It may be necessary to use more than one wipe to keep the surface wet for the stated length of contact time. Make sure that the electronics can withstand the use of liquids for cleaning and disinfecting. 5. USE PRODUCTS SAFELY Pay close attention to hazard warnings and directions on product labels. Cleaning products and disinfectants often call for the use of gloves or eye protection. For example, gloves should always be worn to protect your hands when working with bleach solutions. Do not mix cleaners and disinfectants unless the labels indicate it is safe to do so. Combining certain products (such as chlorine bleach and ammonia cleaners) can result in serious injury or death. Ensure that custodial staff, teachers, and others who use cleaners and disinfectants read and understand all instruction labels and understand safe and appropriate use. This might require that instructional materials and training be provided in other languages. 6. HANDLE WASTE PROPERLY Follow your school’s standard procedures for handling waste, which may include wearing gloves. Place no-touch waste baskets where they are easy to use. Throw disposable items used to clean surfaces and items in the trash immediately after use. Avoid touching used tissues and other waste when emptying waste baskets. Wash your hands with soap and water after emptying waste baskets and touching used tissues and similar waste. WELLBEING With so many pupils taking exams or writing coursework at any given time, as well as the general importance of education it is obviously essential to keep staff and pupils as productive as possible, as often as possible. Countless studies have now demonstrated the link between cleanliness and wellbeing/productivity. Indeed an extensive study ‘Cleanliness and Learning in Higher Education’, was conducted by Jeffrey Campbell, Ph.D, chair of the facilities management program at Brigham Young University in Utah. Campbell found that cleanliness ranked above lighting, noise level and even temperature in impacting the wellbeing of students. He also found that over three quarters of students felt that the cleanliness of the schools directly impacted their health. In short, keep your schools clean! 16 JUNE 2016 CLEANING HYGIENE TODAY three quarters of students felt that the cleanliness of the schools directly impacted their health”
Cleaning & Hygiene Today June 2016
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