Six Benefits of Color Coding System for Schools Professional Cleaning

September is the time to begin anew: after the summer break, the normal routine resumes with work, school, engagements, sports activities and good intentions.

And it is right around this time when thousands of children and teenagers are getting ready to go back to school. In addition to being the places where pupils and students convene, schools are also the workplace for all the school personnel and for the contractors who work inside the building. It is therefore essential for all indoor and outdoor spaces to be clean, not just for aesthetic reasons but for reasons of hygiene and safety.

Cleaning and sanitization of premises, equipment, furnishings and work tools is essential in order to avoid and contain the spread of diseases and infections.

In order to ensure the healthiness and safety of school premises, it is necessary to?organise cleaning, disinfection and sanitisation activities in an appropriate and responsible manner.

Within a school facility there might be a great variety of environments such as classrooms and laboratories, restrooms, gymnasium and changing rooms, outdoor areas, corridors, libraries, canteens – which inevitably require?dedicated cleaning and specific cleaning equipment.

Cleaning school environments requires some essential items, for example?colour coded microfibres and cloths, trapeze and conventional brooms, window washers and squeegees, MOP system, floor scrubbing machine and vacuum cleaner.

Color Coding in Professional Cleaning

Color coding in professional cleaning is a smart and efficient approach to optimize cleaning, disinfection, and sanitization procedures, specifically when using microfiber cloths.

The color coding system is based on assigning specific colors to different environments, aiding in the prevention of cross bacterial contamination. This intuitive visual system allows cleaning staff to easily identify the appropriate equipment for each area.

Here's how the color coding works:

• Blue: Designates cloths for cleaning common areas like schoolrooms and reception rooms, which are considered low-risk environments.
• Green: Used in areas with catering services, such as canteens and kitchens.
• Red: Reserved for high-risk areas with significant bacterial contamination, like restrooms and showers.
• Yellow: Employed in premises like gyms and restrooms, where there is a potential risk of bacterial contamination.

By implementing the color coding system, cleaning teams can ensure effective and targeted cleaning practices, contributing to a cleaner and safer environment for all.

The advantages of Color Coding System

The color coding system offers numerous economic advantages and enhances the quality of the cleaning personnel's work. Here are some key benefits:

1. Immediate Identification: With designated colors for different areas, cleaning equipment can be easily identified, streamlining the cleaning process.
2. Simplified Training: The color coding system simplifies training for cleaning personnel, making it easier for them to understand which equipment to use in specific areas.
3. Enhanced Supervision: Supervisors can quickly ensure that the correct equipment is being used in each area, promoting consistent and effective cleaning practices.
4. Reduced Bacterial Contamination: By using separate color-coded equipment for different spaces, the risk of cross-contamination is minimized, leading to a healthier and safer environment.
5. Appropriate Chemical Usage: The color coding system helps in using the right chemical products for each area, optimizing cleaning results and ensuring proper hygiene.
6. Time Savings: Cleaning personnel save time by quickly identifying and preparing the right equipment for their tasks, increasing overall efficiency.

Incorporating the color coding system not only improves cleaning operations but also contributes to cost-effectiveness and the overall success of cleaning routines.

IPC Microfibres for School Premises

Effective and absorbing, the IPC microfibres cloths and mops can be used in all cleaning activities within school premises according to the color code.

• Re-Mop?is the exclusive mop in yarn certified according to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). It is a 100% recycled polyester yarn produced from recovered post-consumer material, ideal for capturing and trapping more dirt, preventing release. IPC recommends using it with its pre-impregnated systems.
• Deep Snow?is the mixed, medium-fleece microfibre indicate for washing. The excellent degree of smoothness and high absorbency ensure a very high cleaning result in trapping and removing dirt.
• The?Snow?microfibre, however, is indicated for washing (moist/wet use) as well as for dusting (dry use).
• Hygiene?is the blue microfibre with cusp twisting with high cleaning power on porous surfaces and with joints, particularly suitable for washing and disinfecting environments where the risk of contamination is medium-high.
• The white closed loop microfibre of?Loop ECL?– EU Ecolabel certified – captures and traps more dirt in the fabric thereby preventing the particulate from being released. It can be used to clean floors, both damp and wet, and it is recommended for washing and disinfection with pre-soaked systems.

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