EDUCATIONAL / STUDENT FACILITIES


BACK TO THE CLASSROOM


The new academic year presents an ideal opportunity to refresh facilities management routines, says Gill Ireson, Head of Sales at Robert Scott.


As the summer holidays draw to a close, many facilities management teams within schools, educational facilities and student spaces will be reaching the end of seasonal deep clean periods. Taking advantage of the quieter months is an effective way to address once-a-year cleaning tasks, however the start of a new academic year presents the ideal opportunity for facilities managers to review and implement refreshed cleaning routines ideal for busier term times.


Splitting tasks It’s helpful to split tasks into groups based on how often they need to be performed. Daily cleaning tasks include wiping down surfaces in regularly used areas – even more so in this post-pandemic era - ensuring high touch points like door handles, light switches and elevator call buttons are disinfected.


38 | TOMORROW’S FM


Tasks that might only be required once or twice a week include sweeping and mopping floors, as well as a more thorough surface clean and bathroom clean too.


Meanwhile other, more intensive tasks can be performed once or twice a month, such as floor scrubbing and window cleaning.


Developing a coded list of jobs scheduled at specific times, is a good starting point to ensure that enough hours are allocated each day for the tasks required.


The right tools for the job Educational settings will benefit from cleaning solutions that are targeted to the sector. Schools, colleges and universities generally experience very high footfall, wear and tear and can sometimes experience levels of vandalism. As a result, consistent cleaning and maintenance is required to keep the facility at its best.


twitter.com/TomorrowsFM


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54