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Recommendations for good hygiene in education institutions

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Teaching children to understand the importance of hygiene is an essential part of their education. With their less developed immune systems, infections are more easily caught.

Importnat school hours can be frequently disrupted by the spread of communicable diseases such as Influenza, Norovirus and Escherichia coli (E. Coli). Hand hygiene really helps reduce the spread of germs. 

Washrooms

Improving the condition of the school washrooms and providing adequate facilities supports increased hand washing rates and more positive attitudes in students. The simple act of washing hands can reduce the risk of stomach bugs by as much as 47%. Risk hotspots within the washroom include toilets, flush handles, cubicle handles and areas around the sink.

  • The use of colour throughout the washroom and coloured dispensers can enhance the experience and encourage hand washing 
  • Effective hand washing and drying is critical to disrupt the spread of germs. Ensure soap and hand drying provisions are well-stocked 
  • Provide hand washing demonstrations to students and equip washrooms with signage and visual prompts to promote good hygiene practices

Corridors

Clean, well maintained reception and entrance areas can create positive first impression for students, parents and visitors.

  • High traffic space such as reception areas attract dirt and dusts into the school grounds via the visitors' shoes. Quality floorcare can protect your flooring and keep dirt and dust to be trodden onto your premises, thus keeping your grounds clean
  • Ensure a regular cleaning routine with a focus on high-use areas such as door handles, surfaces and even signing-in pens

Canteens

Food hygiene and safety are critical in ensuring childrens’ well-being and maintaining educational standards - keeping both staff and students safe from food-borne illnesses.

  • Train staff on correct hand washing procedures and glove usage policies to minimize the spread of germs from hands to food and surfaces
  • Ensure adequate hand washing facilities are provided and well stocked including soap, paper towels and waste bins
  • Clean food preparation areas and disinfect work surfaces regularly to reduce the risk of cross-contamination

Classrooms

An unclean classroom creates a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, affecting both children and staff.

  • Incorporating hygiene education in the curriculum can boost hygiene standards
  • Door handles and common surfaces are often overlooked when cleaning. Ensure a good cleaning program and provide access to hand sanitizers to minimize the risk of cross-contamination
  • Reduce your school's carbon footprint with the provision of automated taps that reduce water consumption particularly in science classrooms

Computer rooms

A study by Initial Washroom Hygiene found that the average computer mouse was home to more than three times the levels of bacteria-related contamination compared to the average toilet seat.

  • Computer keyboards house thousands of microbes per square inch. Encourage students to clean computer desk areas regularly by providing surface sanitizers
  • Implement a regular cleaning regime of computer equipment as many hands come into contact with a single work station

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