Are you the principal of a state or private school or do you operate any other facility for the upbringing and education of children and adolescents? And did you know that cleaning in these facilities is subject to legal requirements? If you want to keep the cleaning in your school top-notch from a legislative perspective, read this article.
Legal requirements for cleaning in schools
Legal requirements for cleaning in schools are set out in Section 22 of Decree No. 410/2005 Coll. on hygiene requirements for premises and operation of facilities and establishments for the upbringing and education of children and adolescents.
1. Floors and carpets
Floors and other floor coverings and surfaces must be damp mopped every day. If there are carpets in the school, they must also be vacuumed every day.
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2. Garbage
You are required to take out the trash every day. Under no circumstances should food scraps be left in the trash cans, which will cause spoilage and mold.
3. Social facilities
You must clean sinks, toilets, and urinals daily, using cleaning products with a disinfectant effect.
4. Washable walls
You must also clean the washable parts of the walls of sanitary facilities and disinfect washrooms and toilets at least once a week.
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5. Windows and lights
As the operator of a school or other facility for the education and training of children and adolescents, you are required to wash windows, including frames, light fixtures and other light sources, at least twice a year.
6. General cleaning
At least twice a year, you must perform a general cleaning of all areas and fixtures. Fixtures include, for example, the toilet, urinal, bidet, sink, bathtub, shower, foot bath, washing machine, dishwasher, etc.
7. Painting
Painting is also part of school cleaning. According to the law, it must be done at least once every three years, or more often if necessary.
8. Ventilation and air conditioning cleaning
Part of cleaning in educational facilities is also regular ventilation and possibly air conditioning. If there is also air conditioning in these premises, it is your responsibility to ensure its cleaning, according to the manufacturer’s or supplier’s instructions.
