After several months of online learning, students and teachers began to return gradually to the classrooms. Teachers are really important people who can help in the process of teaching children how to protect themselves and others during a pandemic. In order for the learning process to run smoothly, high personal hygiene and disinfection of the classroom are extremely important. This will provide a clean and safe environment for acquiring new knowledge. For this reason, in this article we will look at how to clean and disinfect the classroom.

Cleanliness and disinfection of the classroom

First of all, it is necessary to start with the quality cleaning of the premises in which the students will study. Cleaning and disinfection measures must comply with the requirements and instructions submitted by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. The choice of preparations for these processes also needs to meet the pre-set criteria of the above institutions. Cleaning products should completely remove any traces of contamination without harming the health of school staff and students.

Similarly, disinfectants must meet the health safety requirements, while having virucidal, bactericidal and fungicidal action to ensure the uncompromising destruction of harmful microorganisms and pathogens.

We advise you to follow these guidelines for cleaning and disinfection, whether they are carried out by the staff responsible for hygiene or the teachers.

– Choose the right cleaning and disinfecting products according to the guidelines of the WHO and the Ministry of Health.

– Determine what are the critical points in the classroom, i.e., the objects that are most often touched – desks, chairs, board, equipment, others. It is recommended that they be treated more often with disinfectant than in other places. Here, too, there are instructions issued by state organizations at what interval of time to carry out cleaning and disinfection.

– Do not mix cleaning and disinfecting agents (e.g., chlorine bleach and ammonia-based cleaners) to avoid adverse chemical reactions and serious health consequences. An exception to this rule is made only if the labels state that such a combination is permitted.

– Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for using the product and always check the classroom after cleaning.

– Be sure to wear protective equipment when performing hygienic and disinfecting procedures.

Personal hygiene and protective equipment

Personal protective equipment and good hygiene are the main factors in preventing virus infection. It is the responsibility of the principals and class teachers to acquaint the students entrusted with them with the rules for wearing masks and regular hand cleaning. In addition, they must make sure that the use of personal protective equipment does not interfere in any way with the learning process. Students should be aware that used masks are disposed of in a safe place to avoid the risk of infection in the classroom or adjacent areas.

One of the most basic and effective ways to deal with the spread of infections and pathogens is to wash your hands regularly. Staff and students can follow the below five steps related to proper washing, which will lead to health protection:

– Wet your hands thoroughly with clean running water.

– Apply the required amount of soap, wet hands are well soaped.

 – Rubs precisely everywhere – above the palms, between the fingers, around the nails. The duration of the procedure must be at least 20 seconds.

 – Rinse with water.

 – Finish by drying with a disposable towel.

If students have limited access to a sink, running water and soap, school management must provide access to a hand sanitizer that has a minimum alcohol content of 60 percent. An example of such a product is AHD GEL – a disinfectant with bactericidal, fungicidal and virocidal action from the range of “Pachico”. This biocide is ready for use. Rub not less than 3 ml. for 1 minute in the skin of clean and dry hands. The disinfectant treatment overlaps the areas, which are also cleaned when washing with soap and water. During the exposure period, the skin should remain moist. Once the hands are dry, the process is complete.

Disinfection of hands using a non-contact dispenser

As a manufacturer of biocides and hygiene products, our team attaches importance not only to the effective disinfectant, but also to its storage. We offer contactless dispensers as a safe option for storage and use of disinfectants in schools. In our portfolio there is a dispenser with a capacity of 1 liter. It can be filled with disinfectant in liquid or gel form. The non-contact dispenser releases the required dose for disinfection without any physical contact with the hands, and in addition, the dispenser limiter stops dripping on the floor or stand.

Efficient and regular cleaning of schools is crucial for the health of students, teachers and other staff. Thanks to the products developed by us for hygiene, disinfection and contactless dispensers, we offer solutions for complete protection of classrooms and schools.

If you want us to advise you on cleaning and disinfection products and a specific model of contactless dispenser, contact us.