We know that clean schools reduce the chance of sickness and infection, keeping students, teachers, staff and administrators healthy and productive.  According to the CDC, more than 60 million school days are lost each year due to preventable sicknesses like the flu or common cold.  And keeping kids and teachers healthy and in class every day has a dramatic impact on annual school funding, budgets and most importantly, student performance outcomes.

We understand how critically important clean and safe schools are.  That is why we manufacture the highest quality cleaners, disinfectants, floor care strippers and polishes, degreasers and skin care solutions in the industry.  Our goal is to help you create and maintain healthy schools for the wellbeing of students, teachers, administrators, parents and guests.

Today’s colleges and universities are like small cities.  They require a complete range of solutions for cleaning and maintaining a wide variety of facilities.  These include everything from classrooms and lecture halls, general Office and Administration buildings, Foodservice and Athletics facilities and more, to maintenance departments, warehousing and motor pools.  Add to that a large population of students, professors, administrators, coaches and more, all seeking to connect and build a healthy campus community, and health and wellness becomes the top priority.

Thanks to MISCO’s cleaning programs and complete portfolio of product solutions, students, educators, and employees alike can enjoy their campus knowing their environment is safe and clean.

Since COVID-19, the routines we have become accustomed to have changed.  The process of cleaning and disinfecting schools is different than it once was. Health and safety are more important than ever, and facilities need to be thorough in their cleaning procedures.  With information everywhere, it can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned facility manager to determine the right course of action.  The Misco Clean Start Program addresses these concerns, providing a clear and concise program that can help schools operate effectively.  This solutions-based program addresses what needs to be cleaned, disinfected, or sanitized, how to do it, how often it needs to be done, and what products and equipment should be used.

Knowing whether to clean, sanitize or disinfect is an essential function of the cleaning procedure and not knowing the difference can be confusing.
Below we explain what each function is and how to determine what needs to be done.

When assessing your cleaning plan, it is important to follow the recommendations outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).   Per the CDC, areas that have not been occupied 7 or more days, are outdoors and surfaces (hard, soft, and porous) that are not frequently touched only need to be cleaned or laundered.

Surfaces that are frequently touched are called high touch areas.  These are the areas where people are most likely to pick up and spread germs.  By disinfecting these surfaces, we are cleaning areas most likely to carry harmful bacteria and viruses.

An area that is frequently touched will need to be disinfected.  It is then important to distinguish how often to disinfect, if it is after every use or daily.

Below, we have created an interactive map to help visualize the different areas of a school.  By using this map, users will be able to determine what cleaning process needs to be done, how often, and what areas need special attention.

 Select (click) an area on the map below for a list of suggested cleaning procedures and spaces.

Keeping schools safe requires the right products that can be relied on to kill infectious germs.  High level disinfecting will provide a safe, healthy environment for staff and students alike, resulting in less absenteeism.  Now that we have identified what needs to be disinfected, we need to select the right product.