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Back to School Cleaning: Maintaining Safe and Hygienic Learning Environments All Year

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The new academic year has begun, and students, staff, and visitors are settling back into the rhythm of school life. While facilities teams will already have prepared classrooms, corridors, and communal spaces for the return, the real challenge now lies in keeping these environments clean, hygienic, and welcoming throughout the term.

In this blog, we’ll share ongoing cleaning strategies for the academic year, along with recommendations for essential cleaning products and equipment to help schools maintain high standards day after day.

Why Consistent Cleaning Matters

  • Supporting Learning: A clean, well-maintained school creates a more enjoyable and productive environment, helping students focus and thrive.
  • Preserving Assets: Daily cleaning and routine maintenance protect surfaces and extend the life of school facilities, from polished floors to classroom furniture.
  • Reducing Absenteeism: Regular disinfection and hand hygiene supplies help minimise the spread of illnesses, reducing disruption to learning.

Key Focus Areas for Ongoing School Cleaning

1. Classrooms and Libraries

These are high-use areas where germs spread quickly. Daily attention keeps them safe and inviting.

  • Wipe down desks, chairs, and shared technology.
  • Dust windows and surfaces for better lighting and a fresher feel.
  • Keep study areas organised and sanitised.

Recommended products:

  • Triple 8 Ultra Clean Virucidal Cleaner 5L – Fast acting virucidal cleaner sanitiser for all hard surfaces. Excellent for general cleaning and for removing grease and grime and has a long-lasting ‘Cotton Fresh’ fragrance. Extremely effective virucidal sanitiser, independently proven to be kill the HIV, Hepatitis C and H1N1 Influenza viruses.
  • Triple 8 BioGen Cleaner & Sanitiser 1L – Eco-friendly plant based cleaner & sanitiser. Truly one product for every task. Fully biodegradable. Descales safely using an organic acid. Virucidal & bactericidal certified to EN14476 & EN1276.

2. Washrooms

High traffic means hygiene must remain a top priority every day.

  • Disinfect toilets, sinks, taps, and mirrors.
  • Refill soap, toilet rolls, and hand towels regularly.
  • Focus on high-touch points such as handles and switches.

Recommended products:

  • Fenton® Eco Triple Quilted Toilet Roll – Zero Plastic, Luxury Toilet Roll. 100% Recycled, 100% Biodegradable.
  • Fenton® ECO Z-fold Hand Towel – An eco-friendly 2 ply white z-fold hand towel, ideal for cost effective hand drying. Zero plastic and recycled product.
  • Triple 8 Green Washroom Cleaner 5L – A concentrated eco-friendly cleaner, which is fully biodegradable and is a highly effective washroom cleaner for use on most hard surfaces in the washroom.
  • Triple 8 Toilet Cleaner – Advanced formula toilet cleaner. A thickened concentrated cleaner & descaler for use on toilet bowls, urinals and stainless steel fittings leaving a fresh fragrance.

3. Kitchens and Canteens

Cleanliness in dining areas is crucial for both safety and atmosphere.

  • Sanitise tables, chairs, and food counters after each use.
  • Keep waste managed and disposed of properly.
  • Maintain kitchen appliances and preparation areas to ensure food safety.

Recommended products:

  • Triple 8 Green Multi-San Food Safe Sanitiser 5L –  A modern extremely effective bactericidal cleaner suitable for cleaning and sanitising all water washable surfaces. This sanitiser is food safe, fragrance free and non-tainting.
  • MotorScrubber JET Kit with Battery Pack – For small hard-to-reach areas. Releases the perfect amount of solution on-demand. Run time 2-3 hours.
  • ECO-Matic EM4 Waste Trolley – Maximising waste bin capacity, with two 120L waste bin facilities, easy-access open shelf storage and top storage tray for cleaning supplies. Easy to assemble, convenient to store and ready to equip. Recycled plastic. Easy to clean, built to last.

Keeping Standards High

Now that schools are back in full swing, the key is consistency. A robust cleaning schedule, combined with the right products, ensures that every area — from classrooms to corridors to canteens — remains safe, hygienic, and welcoming all year round.

At Castle, we supply everything schools need to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. From eco-friendly consumables to powerful cleaning solutions and equipment, we’re here to support your facilities team throughout the academic year.

 

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