Cleaning Vinyl Banners
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Cleaning Vinyl Banners

If you have a vinyl banner you want to use over the long term, keeping it clean so it represents you in the best possible light is very important indeed as they can be great foot fall and revenue drivers. Vinyl is actually called PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and has the advantage of resisting both humidity and moisture. Read on to learn more about cleaning your vinyl signs effectively.

Vinyl Cleaning Banner Do’s And Don’ts

Cleaning a vinyl banner is simple, it just takes a mixture of soap and water together with a cloth that is non-abrasive. Just be cautious and do not scrub at the banner as it may cause damage to the ink on the banner. Rinse out the banner thoroughly with water and make sure it is fully dried out before you store it away. You should also avoid folding the banner. It is best to keep it in a container and cool and dry place away from sunlight. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or detergents on the banner as it can destroy the color. Along the same lines, do not use any materials that provide abrasion or cleaning pads for the same reason. Do not use any solvents but be sure to wipe down the banner, especially if it has many colors with a microfiber or soft cloth.

Banner Storage

The ideal way to store a banner is to keep the packaging that was used to originally ship it. If it came with some paper for protection, you could utilize it. If you no longer have the original packaging, store it so the ink on the banner does not touch other parts of the banner containing ink.

Step By Step

  • When cleaning with a non-abrasive cloth make sure the cloth is not too abrasive and avoid using sponges.
  • Do not use any detergents, solvents or cleaning chemicals.
  • Make sure the soap you use is mild in formula and not scented. Remember to mix it with water!
  • Do not use paper towels as they are usually too abrasive.
  • Store the banner in a dry cool place away from sunlight.
  • When you hang your banner use the proper tools as you do not want the banner to drop down to the floor, damaging the banner and presenting a trip or a fall hazard.

Desert Oasis Cleaners Provides Commercial Cleaning In Phoenix

Desert Oasis Cleaners is an commercial cleaning company in Phoenix, Arizona offering a full list of commercial cleaning services including industrial floor cleaning, warehouse cleaning, factory cleaning, cleanroom cleaning, industrial breakrooms & bathrooms. We also help with industrial cleaning in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe, or anywhere in the Phoenix Valley.

To get a free office commercial cleaning service quote, use our contact form to submit a request or call Desert Oasis Cleaners today at 1-480-720-0907.

First impressions are vital to your business – that’s why you need the experts at Desert Oasis Cleaners who never hesitate to go the extra mile to ensure your workplace looks it’s best!

Warehouse Cleaning Checklist
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Warehouse Cleaning Checklist

High quality factory adn warehouse cleaning procedures are of paramount importance. The best maintenance and cleaning practices also ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible and this will help make any facility more productive. Read on to learn more using our checklist.

Daily

  1. ❒ Sweep floors.
  2. ❒ empty trash.
  3. ❒ Straighten workspaces.
  4. ❒ Confirm safety of pallets and shelves.
  5. ❒ Check Equipment.
  6. ❒ Vacuum, mop and sweep floors.
  7. ❒ Empty garbage.
  8. ❒ Sanitize touchpoints.
  9. ❒ Wipe down counters.
  10. ❒ Sanitize grab bars, counters, toilets and sinks.
  11. ❒ Refill, paper towels, soap dispensers and toilet paper.
  12. ❒ Sweep walkways, landings and steps.
  13. ❒ Clear doorways.
  14. ❒ Clear loading docks.

Weekly

  1. ❒ Reorganize pallets.
  2. ❒ Confirm operating equipment is working.
  3. ❒ Straighten storage rooms.
  4. ❒ Dust light fixtures, overhead fans and lights.
  5. ❒ Polish windows, hardware and door frames.
  6. ❒ Wipe down window blinds, baseboards and wall partitions.
  7. ❒ Sanitize and clean hard to reach areas.
  8. ❒ Restock cabinets with supplies.
  9. ❒ Check for burned out lights.
  10. ❒ Polish light fixtures.
  11. ❒ Confirm operation of security lights.
  12. ❒ Polish entryway door and window hardware and glass.

Monthly

  1. ❒ Deep clean and inspect floor coatings.
  2. ❒ Pull pallets and stored materials from shelves.
  3. ❒ Clean on and under units.
  4. ❒ Steam-clean carpets.
  5. ❒ Clean furniture upholstery.
  6. ❒ Examine fabrics for stains and wear.
  7. ❒ Clean break room refrigerator and cabinets.
  8. ❒ Test fire alarm and sprinkler.
  9. ❒ Check sink and floor drains for clogs as well as leaks, mildew and mold.
  10. ❒ Power-wash walks, landing, loading docks and steps.
  11. ❒ Check entryway mats for wear.
  12. ❒ Inspect weather-stripping around doors.

Desert Oasis Cleaners Offers Warehouse Cleaning in Phoenix and Surrounding Areas

To schedule your warehouse cleaning services, in Phoenix and Scottsdale, learn more about Desert Oasis’s commercial cleaning services, or to get a free office commercial cleaning service quote, use our contact form to submit a request or call Desert Oasis Cleaners today at 1-480-720-0907.

First impressions are important your business – that’s why you need the professionals at Desert Oasis Cleaners who never hesitate to go the extra mile to ensure your workplace looks it’s best!

Commercial Cleaning Rates Chart Cost Prices
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How Much Does Commercial Cleaning Cost?

The average cost of commercial cleaning is $0.11 per sq ft, with average cleaning rates ranging from $.07 to $.15 per sq ft according to PriceItHere. Commercial cleaning prices per hour equal about $75 per hour with average prices ranging from $50 to $100 per hour.

  • Average Commercial Cleaning Rate Per Sq. Ft: $.11 sq. ft
  • Average Commercial Cleaning Price Per Hour: $75.00 an hour

If you are ready to experience superior office cleaning for your business, call Desert Oasis Cleaners right away at 480-720-0907.

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Commercial Cleaning Cost Factors

As commercial cleaning services offer help for a wide range of property types, restaurants, officers, medical facilities, retail locations, churches, schools and more – it means the average price can vary greatly for commercial cleaning services. When you consider that some customers prefer to hire professional standard cleaners for just a one-time service and others will use the cleaning service on a daily and ongoing basis, it helps explain some of the variants in cost. So, let’s take a look at some of the factors that can impact commercial cleaning costs:

  • Commercial Cleaning Rates per Square Foot
  • One-Time Commercial Cleaning Rates Chart
  • How Number of Windows and Bathrooms Affect Commercial Cleaning Costs
  • Commercial Cleaning Flat Rates
  • Commercial Cleaning Hourly Rates

Average Commercial Cleaning Prices Square Foot

The average cost of commercial cleaning is $0.11 per square foot with average commercial cleaning rates ranging from $0.07-$0.15 per square foot in 2019-2020 according to PriceItHere. Cleaning offices up to 40,000 sq ft will cost you anywhere from $04 to $.10 per sq ft. Cleaning offices up to 12,000 sq ft will cost anywhere from $.09 to $.16 per square foot.

Commercial cleaning professionals will help clean everything from offices to small storefronts less than 1,000 square feet, to larger offices and warehouses in excess of 10,000 square feet, Obviously the cost becomes higher when the space to be cleaned becomes larger. Cleaning a 10,000 square foot office obviously take greater time, a larger cleaning crew and a larger amount of cleaning supplies than the cleaning of a smaller office.

One-Time Commercial Cleaning Cost Chart

Thumbtack says you can expect to pay anywhere from $118 to $463 for a one time cleaning.

  • 0–1000 square feet: $118
  • 1000–2000 square feet: $150
  • 3000–4000 square feet: $200
  • 5000–6000 square feet: $225
  • 7000-8000 square feet: $400
  • 9000–10000 square feet: $463

How Number of Windows and Bathrooms Affect Commercial Cleaning Costs

In a typical office building, bathrooms, windows, kitchens or breakrooms usually take longer to clean and disinfect than offices, hallways or waiting areas. The more windows to be washed and the more numerous the high traffic areas are to be cleaned, the more expensive the total cleaning cost will be.

Following is a hypothetical breakdown of the cost of commercial cleaning with insight into how the types of spaces being cleaned can change the overall cleaning cost:

  • Typical 1,000 square foot doctors office: $105. This includes, two kitchens or lunch areas, four bathrooms, 10 offices, a receptionist area, 10 windows, a sitting area, stair and sweep, mop and vacuum for all. Three hours work at $35 per hour.
  • Typical 10,000 square foot business office on two floors: $210. This includes an executive office, four office, four bathrooms, customer service area, lunchroom, main entrance, show room, cleaning for all floors and front windows. Six hours work at $35 per hour.
  • Typical 20,000 square foot commercial business space: $420. This includes, an executive office, lunchroom, four bathrooms, show room, customer service area, front windows, main entrance, cleaning for all floors and front windows. Twelve hours at $35 per hour.

Commercial Cleaning Flat Rates

There are some commercial cleaning companies who charge a flat rate when they clean a commercial space. Usually, they will perform a site visit to walk-through and make a determination about how many employees they will have to utilize and the expected length of the job by looking at he number of rooms, room types and square footage. They then break down the job by the hour to provide a total price to their customer.

Commercial Cleaning Hourly Rates

Cleaning rates of around $50 to $100 per hour per worker assigned to the job represent an average range of prices. Companies who charge an hourly rate may provide a free cost estimate based primarily off the amount of time it will take to clean a space. However, this estimate may vary once the job is completed as the time it can take to complete the cleaning of the same space may vary depending on what needs to be done ,therefore  affecting the price of the office cleaning.

Commercial Cleaning Services Price List

TheJanitorialStore has a nice section on the blog post that lists out the different commercial cleaning services prices in a nice organized list.

  • Stripping & waxing will cost you anywhere from $.30 to $.50 per sq ft
  • Buffing & Burnishing will cost you anywhere from $.04 to $.12 per sq ft
  • Certamic tile floor cleaning will cost you anywhere from $.12 to $.21 per sq ft
  • Commercial carpet cleaning will cost you anywhere from $.08 to $.25 per sq ft
  • Carpet stain and spot cleaning will cost you anywhere from $25 to $40 per hour
  • Appliance cleaning will cost you anywhere from $10 to $35 per appliance
  • Commercial window cleaning will cost you anywhere from $2 to $5 per window pane

Desert Oasis Cleaners Offers Commercial Cleaning Services in Phoenix & Through The Valley.

To schedule commercial cleaning services in Phoenix, learn more about Desert Oasis’s commercial cleaning services, or to get a free industrial commercial cleaning services quote, use our contact form to submit a request or call Desert Oasis Cleaners today at 1-480-720-0907.

Our quality cleaning materials and experience mean we clean to a higher standard, which leads to better indoor air quality, fewer allergens and lower levels of bacteria creeping around the workplace, just waiting to infect your workforce or cause an accident. At Desert Oasis, we clan and sanitize everything, including the places that most other companies overlook.

Dusting Wooden Blinds
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Cleaning Wooden Blinds

Wood blinds are great additions to any window but they can take some special care. Let’s have a look at three ways to keep them in tip-top condition.

Dusting Wooden Blinds

  • Use a microfiber cloth or feather duster
  • Close your blinds so they are sitting flat against the window
  • Dust or wipe each slat from left to right
  • Rotate the blinds and dust the other side

Washing Wooden Blinds

  • Fill a bucket with a couple of inches of warm water
  • Use a softer cotton rag and dab it in the water
  • Angle the slats so they are in an almost closed position
  • Wipe down each and every slat from the top down
  • Dry each and every slat with a dry rag
  • Angle the slats the opposite way and repeat the above process

Other Methods

  • Use a vacuum attachment to stuck up dirt and dust
  • Warm water and olive oil can make the wood blinds shiny
  • Wipe blinds with a wood preservative or lemon oil to increase the shine

Desert Oasis Cleaners Provides Commercial Cleaning In Phoenix

Desert Oasis Cleaners is an commercial cleaning company in Phoenix, Arizona offering a full list of commercial cleaning services including industrial floor cleaning, warehouse cleaning, factory cleaning, cleanroom cleaning, industrial breakrooms & bathrooms. We also help with industrial cleaning in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe, or anywhere in the Phoenix Valley.

To get a free office commercial cleaning service quote, use our contact form to submit a request or call Desert Oasis Cleaners today at 1-480-720-0907.

First impressions are vital to your business – that’s why you need the experts at Desert Oasis Cleaners who never hesitate to go the extra mile to ensure your workplace looks it’s best!

How Much Does Commercial Cleaning Cost 2021
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Cleaning Flagstone Walkways

Whether the yare interior or exterior flagstone walkways are beautiful to look at, practical and surprisingly easy to maintain. Read on to learn more.

Indoor Flagstone Walkways

Indoor falgstone walkways are remarkably easy to clean and maintain. The yare usually friendly to people who are even in barefeet because they normally have sealant and wax on the surfacr. providing this is the case all you will need to do is wet the flagstone walkway down and then take some all-purpose cleaning agent as well as some warm water and mop it down. Should you encounter scuffmarks, some light scrubbing combined with agents like Comet or Bon Ami will take care of it. Following the cleaning process if you observe there is a slight filmy residue a fifty-fifty mixture of water and vinegar, used in combination with a wet rag should take care of everything.

Outdoor Flagstone Walkways

Not often waxed or sealed outdoor flagstone walkways can become victims of erosion, dust and dirt. Regular mud and dirt stains need to be treated with some form of pressure washer and you can use the nozzle to spray the affected area until the dirt has washed off. In situations where the stain is more stubborn, dishwashing cleaner or dish soap can be utilized as well. Keep the spray on a lighter setting so you do not contribute further to any erosion of the surface. In cases where there are natural stains caused by tress, leaves or other fauna, organic stain removers can be utilized to great effect., but remember they will not work on stainsthat are non-organic. You may also wish to test the organic cleaner or a smal lpiece of the outdoor flagstone to ensure discoloration does not occur.

If none of these methods have been successful, it may be time for something different and in this case we can commend muriatic acid. It is important to realize this is not a cleaning agent in any sense of the word but it does eat away anything it is applied too. This means it will remove the top layer of your flagstone and the portions of the flagstone that are stained will be eaten away or dissolved by the acid. Obviously you need to protect yourself when using this. So wear heavy clothes as well as goggles and obviously, gloves. Carefully read the dilution guidelines and ensure you have them completely correct. Then apply the muriatic acid to the area of the stone you want to clean. Let it sit for a few minutes while it does its job and then use a power washer or scrub it off. You need to make sure the entire area is soaked with ample enough water to fully dilute the acid. You can then finish the task by the application of masonry sealant to the stone that is now newly exposed.

Desert Oasis Cleaners Provides Commercial Cleaning In Phoenix

Desert Oasis Cleaners is an commercial cleaning company in Phoenix, Arizona offering a full list of commercial cleaning services including industrial floor cleaning, warehouse cleaning, factory cleaning, cleanroom cleaning, industrial breakrooms & bathrooms. We also help with industrial cleaning in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe, or anywhere in the Phoenix Valley.

To get a free office commercial cleaning service quote, use our contact form to submit a request or call Desert Oasis Cleaners today at 1-480-720-0907.

First impressions are vital to your business – that’s why you need the experts at Desert Oasis Cleaners who never hesitate to go the extra mile to ensure your workplace looks it’s best!

Keep Your Office Clean In Snow
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Keep Your Office Clean In Snow

If you are struggling to keep the office presentable in snowy weather – realize it is difficult to keep clean! Foot fall brings in water, dirt, mud, snow, as as well as chemicals like ice melt and snow  makes keeping clean floors a real challenge. Read on to learn more about how you can win this battle!

Floor Mats

Quality floor mates capture dampness and debris on peoples shows before they walk on to rugs and other floorspace. Remind people with signs to wipe or stamp their feet on a floor mat and ask your janitorial team what will best suit your particular premises. Remember, mats can be shaken or vacuumed every day as part of the cleaning process.

Floor Protection

Added floor protection can come from waxing linoleum, tile or hardwood floors. This makes them easier to to keep clean and protects them from damage from chemicals as well as dirt. In a similar manner, using professional standard rug cleaning services helps to keep your carpets ability to be a repllent to debris and dirt. Floors are are not correctly maintained are tougher to keep clean and will show the negative effects of bad weather damage to a far greater extent.

Cleaning Schedule

It may be a good idea to revisit your cleaning schedule. For example, if you have the cleaners in once per week, may be think about having shorter visits more often. A good cleaning company will understand these scheduling needs as well as being prepared for unexpected weather events to keep you ahead of the game.

Checklist

Professional cleaning firms more often than not will use a checklist to manage the upkeep of your building. This can be used to focus on specific areas that are impacted by inclement weather conditions. Using this as a baseline you can look at your building and decide if you need to redirect the efforts of the cleaning crew to certain areas of the building or add new areas to make sure everything is looking its best.

Desert Oasis Cleaners Offers Government Facility Cleaning in Phoenix and Surrounding Areas

To schedule your government facility cleaning services in Phoenix and Scottsdale, learn more about Desert Oasis’s commercial cleaning services, or to get a free office commercial cleaning service quote, use our contact form to submit a request or call Desert Oasis Cleaners today at 1-480-720-0907.

First impressions are important your business – that’s why you need the professionals at Desert Oasis Cleaners who never hesitate to go the extra mile to ensure your workplace looks it’s best!

Classroom Cleaning
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Classroom Cleaning Ideas

Does a teacher ever get any freetime? They have so much work to do! From paper grading to teaching students and of course making sure the classroom is in orderly condition. Here are some ideas to help you create not just an attractive but also a clean classroom, read on to learn more…

  • Make sure students understand the importance of proper handwashing such as washing for reasonable time and between fingers.
  • Make sure disinfectantt wipes, hand sanitizer and tissues are always available.
  • Clean objects that are shared like pencils, chairs and keyboards.
  • Discuss behavior that is healthy – from good hydration to getting enough sleep.
  • Ask parents to keep their sick children at home.
  • Comforts that are soft, like carpets and sofas can be a breeding ground for germs – consider replacing them.
  • Sneezing into the crook of your elbow to precent the spreading of germs.

Desert Oasis Cleaners Offers Classroom Cleaning in Phoenix

To learn more about Desert Oasis Commercial Cleaner’s classroom cleaning services in Phoenix or Scottsdale, or to get a free school or classroom cleaning service quote, use our contact form to submit a request or call Desert Oasis Commercial Cleaners today at 480-720-0907.

Call the professionals at Desert Oasis Commercial Cleaners who never hesitate to go the extra mile to ensure your classroom looks it’s best for you and your students!

Cleaning Light Fixtures
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Cleaning Light Fixtures

It is important to keep light fixtures clean so they do not attract dust and dirt as well as prolonging the brightness of the lights. Read on to learn more.

It Can Be Dangerous!

You will often need to use a ladder and combined with the unscrewing and screwing motions involved there is a danger of an accident. While you can clean with fixtures in place at least twice per year take the fixtures down to give them a thorough cleaning. An additional threat comes from light bulbs. Obviously they are warm to hot when turned on and you are dealing with electricity. It is wise to remove fxtures fully if they are coming into contact with water. If you decide to clean them while they are fitted only use a dry dusting tool.

Dusting

Light fixtures need to be dusted weeklu and a long handled dusting tool can be used to reach ceiling and chandeliers. If this is done every week, you will only need to deep clean twice per year.

Glass Ceiling Light Fixtures

First make sure the light fixtures are unscrewed then clean the light fixture into the trash, followed by a good dusting. Twice per annum you will need to wash them with warm water and just a few drops of dish soap. They can soak for a few minutes in a sink before bring wiped and rinsed. Utilize a dry towel and they are ready for replacement.

Procedures With Chandeliers

Depending on the intracy of the light, you may be able to dust it while in place but it is still a good idea to twice yearly bring it down to clean it. It is a good idea to photograph it to ensure it gets put back in place correctly. You can then use similar methods to those used for glass ceiling fixtures.

Recessed Lighting Fixtures

This can be cleaned simply by dusting regularly once the light has been in the off position for at least a time of one hour. Then carefully remove the bulb from the fitting, take a damp cloth and clean the interior of the recess. Make sure the electricity is turned off and wipe down the bulb, then replace it.

Desert Oasis Cleaners Offers Commercial Office Cleaning in Phoenix and Surrounding Areas

To schedule your office cleaning services, including medical office cleaning in Phoenix and Scottsdale, learn more about Desert Oasis’s commercial cleaning services, or to get a free office commercial cleaning service quote, use our contact form to submit a request or call Desert Oasis Cleaners today at 1-480-720-0907.

First impressions are vital to your business – that’s why you need the experts at Desert Oasis Cleaners who never hesitate to go the extra mile to ensure your workplace looks it’s best!

Commercial Window Cleaning Costs 2021
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Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Differences

Many people use the terms Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization to more or less mean the same thing. But they are distinctly different. Read on to learn more.

Cleaning

When you clean it is to maintain an acceptable and agreed standard that is clear of debris such as dirt, faeces, food, saliva, blood and other bodily fluids and the removal of foreigh objects and materials. In doing so, it reduces organic matter that contributes to the multiplication of viruses and bacteria. Using special cleaning agents and tools like vacuum cleaners, mops, floor scrubbers and cloths achieves a level of visual cleanliness. Comprising priamrily of two stages, the cleaning where the use of fluid and friction throug hthe process of scrubbing anr rubbing is usually done primarily with a solution of soap and water. Another way is to wash, again using the same combination of water and soap. Specialized cleaning agents can be powers, liquids, granules or sprays. Some are capable of killing bacteria as well as cleaning. The key component of cleaning is to prevent the spread of dirt and contaminants as well as dirt removal such as dust, bad smells, clutter and stains. Cleaning comes before disinfection and sterilization as materials may remain lessening the effectiveness of the latter processes.

Disinfection

Disinfection destroys microorganisms that are pathogenic and removes the majority of organisms on surfaces. Essentially disinfectant acts as an antimicrobial agent when then applied to objects that are non living destroy the microorganisms on the said non living object. A popular and economical disinfectant is chlorine bleach that works against most pathogens but it does not kill all microorganisms and on balance is less effective than sterilization.

Sterilization

Sterlization is any kind of process that kills or exterminates all forms of life such as bacteria, fungi, spore forms and viruses. It can be utlized by the application of chemicals, heat, high rpessure, filtration or irradiation or any combination of these.

Desert Oasis Cleaners Offers Commercial Office Cleaning in Phoenix and Surrounding Areas

To schedule your office cleaning services, including medical office cleaning in Phoenix and Scottsdale, learn more about Desert Oasis’s commercial cleaning services, or to get a free office commercial cleaning service quote, use our contact form to submit a request or call Desert Oasis Cleaners today at 1-480-720-0907.

First impressions are vital to your business – that’s why you need the experts at Desert Oasis Cleaners who never hesitate to go the extra mile to ensure your workplace looks it’s best!

Daycare cleaning procedures
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Daycare Cleaning Procedures

Germs abound in any daycare facility and they attack every imaginable surface! So keeping your daycare clean is a daily battle. Read on to learn more about how clean is defined in these corcumstances and what needs to be cleaned and how often.

Definitions

Let’s begin by defining some cleaning terms:

  • Cleaning – washing with mild detergent and water to remove visible dirt, soil, and debris from surfaces. You cannot effectively sanitize or disinfect unless dirt is removed. Scrub, wash, and rinse each surface before gonig further.
  • Sanitizing – covering the cleaned area with a sanitizing solution such as sanitizer or bleach with EPA registration label and allowing it to naturally dry. Food contact services, dishes and toys that children put in their mouths must be sanitized once cleaned.
  • Disinfecting – covering the cleaned area with a disinfecting solution such as bleach or ammonia.  Allow the area to air dry or follow the manufacturer’s recommendation before wiping it off. Disinfect bathrooms, diapering areas and anywhere bodily fluids have touched.

The aim is to reduce as much as possible the viruses and bacteria to prevent illness from spreading.

Disinfecting And Sanitizing

Regarding large items, once you clean them of soil and dirt, disinfect with a spray bottle of disinfecting or sanitizing solution, wiping the liquid evenly across the surface and allowing it to naturally dry. Unless the manufacturer’s instructions on the disinfectant container say otherwise, do not wipe the area dry; disinfectant works best when allowed to sit without disturbance. By the time the liquid dries most bacteria and viruses are killed.

For dishes and plastic toys, sanitize the items in your dishwasher. A dishwasher can apply water at temperatures higher than your hands can stand as well as use the appropriate sanitizing solution as part of the cycle. Some dishwashers have a sanitize setting that cleans at higher temperatures.

Clothing and linens can be disinfected in the washing machine. Purchase items that can withstand hot water, disinfecting solutions, and repeated laundering without fading.

Areas to Clean

The easiest way to ensure thorough cleaning is to follow a schedule and clean areas in the same order every day. Any surface with visible soil, especially bodily fluids, should be cleaned and disinfected immediately.

Each day clean the entryways including the door handles, light switches, pens and pencils, cubbies, floors, walls, railings, phones, and keyboards.

The diaper changing area must be disinfected between each diaper change. The provider must also wash hands between each diaper change, even when using gloves. Gastrointestinal illnesses caused by rotavirus and norovirus are easily spread and can cause dangerous diarrhea resulting in dehydration.

Wipe play areashelves, play centers, and play surfaces. Some toys can also be wiped clean but smaller, durable toys can be washed in a dishwasher. Washable toys, linens, and bedding should be washing in the washing machine using chlorine or non-chlorinated bleach as appropriate.

In the bathroom, clean the sinks, toilets, floors, rugs, doorknobs, and light switch. Kitchen floors, faucet, refrigerator handles, stools, tables, counters, trash cans, chairs (including high chairs), and bibs must be cleaned.

Other areas that may need additional attention include doorknobs throughout the center, shared keyboards, drinking fountains, faucet handles, toilet levers, toys, and nap mats. Any surface liable to be touched by a child during the course of the day must be cleaned and disinfected or sanitized.

The NAEYC publishes a frequency table with recommendations for cleaning your facility.

Tips on Cleaning Your Daycare Center

  • Immediately clean up any spills.
  • Vacuum daily.
  • Clean the bathroom before opening in the morning.
  • Use a hands-free covered trash can in each room.
  • Keep a container to place items that need to be washed such as toys that have been chewed, paint brushes and trays, and other frequently soiled items.
  • If allowed by state regulations, some types of disinfecting wipes may make cleaning chores easier.

To find disinfecting wipes that meet state licensing requirements, check the label to ensure that Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli O157: H7, Salmonella enterica, Streptococcus pyogenes, Human Coronavirus, and Influenza virus are killed by the disinfectant in question.

Desert Oasis Cleaners Offers Daycare Cleaning in Phoenix

To learn more about Desert Oasis Commercial Cleaner’s classroom cleaning services in Phoenix or Scottsdale, or to get a free school or classroom cleaning service quote, use our contact form to submit a request or call Desert Oasis Commercial Cleaners today at 480-720-0907.

Call the professionals at Desert Oasis Commercial Cleaners who never hesitate to go the extra mile to ensure your classroom looks it’s best for you and your students!

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