School and Daycare Disinfection

Communicable Diseases in Schools and Daycares

At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, schools and daycares around the country shut down temporarily. Now, as they reopen again, COVID-19 cases in these facilities have spiked.

Schools have started to adopt more rigid guidelines in an effort to combat the spread of this contagious disease. This includes applying social distancing measures, requiring face masks, and even performing temperature checks.

But, COVID-19 isn’t the only health-related problem schools and daycares face. In fact, some of the most common illnesses at these facilities include the flu, pink eye, and the common cold.

These illnesses, like COVID-19, are very contagious and can easily infect an entire classroom of students — including the teacher — in a single afternoon. Worse yet, students can take their illnesses home with them and infect their families, too.

The Importance of Disinfection

Schools and daycares are where children learn and grow, but they can also pose certain health risks. While promoting hand hygiene and implementing stringent guidelines are essential, there’s not much students and children can do about the environment they’re in. Dirty lockers, germ-ridden classrooms, and unsanitary toys are everywhere.

This is where daycare and school disinfection comes in.

But first, what’s the difference between cleaning and disinfecting? If you’re already cleaning your facility twice a day, shouldn’t that be enough to combat the spread of viruses and bacteria? Not necessarily.

Cleaning is physically removing dirt, germs, and other impurities from a surface or area with the help of soap and water. It doesn’t kill the germs, per se, but simply lowers their numbers.

Sanitizing also lowers the number of germs on a given surface or object but to a safe level as determined by public health standards. School sanitization and daycare sanitization also don’t necessarily eliminate germs.

Disinfecting, in contrast, effectively destroys viruses, bacteria, and germs, killing them with the help of chemicals. But, disinfecting surfaces or objects doesn’t automatically clean dirt or removes germs as well.

The best way to lower the risk of spreading infection at schools and daycares is to clean and disinfect surfaces and objects. The cleaning process should come first before the disinfection process.

Why Choose School and Daycare Electrostatic Disinfection?

Electrostatic disinfection uses cutting-edge technology to apply disinfectants in an even and uniform coat. An electrostatic sprayer places a positive charge on disinfectants as they exit through the nozzle. This, in turn, makes the droplets act like magnets — adhering to the negative space in a longer and more uniform fashion. It’s this behavior that allows droplets of disinfectant to reach even hard-to-reach areas.

Here at Charlotte Metro Cleaning, we pair our electrostatic sprayer with Vital Oxide, an EPA-approved, hospital-grade disinfectant. Some of the benefits of Vital Oxide include:

99.9% effective on spores, fungus, mold, mildew, and other harmful bacteria
Removes viruses and a variety of allergens
Eliminates odors at the source
Provides long-lasting protection
Contains low-level toxicity
Designed for use in hospitals and food contact surfaces

Areas of Concern

In addition to spraying the entire facility, we pay close attention to frequently-touched surfaces or items, including but not limited to the following:

Toys
Light switches
Push-buttons
Doorknobs and handles
Classroom chairs and desks
Faculty room chairs and desks

Whiteboards and chalkboards
Cafeteria tables and chairs
Countertops
Toilet seats
Faucet handles
Handrails

Playground equipment
Bus seats
Changing stations
Shared electronics like computers and phones
All other shared items

The Charlotte Metro Cleaning Way

Our streamlined, three-step disinfection procedures eliminate the complexities often involved with residential and commercial cleaning services.

Preparation. Before disinfecting your home or facility, CMOC will provide you with a standard preparation sheet. This sheet includes instructions on how you can prepare your space for electrostatic spraying.
Disinfection. Our team will then proceed to disinfect your home or commercial facility with electrostatic sprayers armed with Vital Oxide, an EPA-registered and hospital-grade disinfectant. The process also involves wiping down high-touch surfaces and treating them with an antimicrobial shield.
Certificate. Following the completion of step two, we will provide you with a Certificate of Sanitation, which you can then display at your facility. This certificate serves as proof that your facility has been cleaned and disinfected according to CDC guidelines.

The Right Choice for Child Health

Parents entrust their kids to schools and daycares for most of the day. Provide a safe and healthy environment for your students and children with help from Charlotte Metro Cleaning. When you partner with us, you can expect:

Reasonable Rates – Unlike other companies, we don’t take advantage of our clients. Our rates are fair and competitive!

Flexible Scheduling – The CDC recommends amplifying COVID-19 disinfection strategies during these trying times. We can disinfect your facility on a one-time, daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

Safety Protocols – Our team arrives for every job dressed in full personal protective gear.

Clear communication – You can contact us by phone, text, or email — any time, anywhere!

Call us today at 704.361.6130 or email us at kcregg@charlottemetrocleaning.com to learn more about our daycare and school electrostatic disinfection services!