Controlling infections in childcare: 5 proactive cleaning measures
Along with airports, rock stadiums and petrol pumps, childcare facilities are a notoriously ripe breeding ground for germs and infections. But unlike the aforementioned environments that can take you to fun places, having a sick child at home is no fun!
Unfortunately, with so many children sharing the same space day in and day out, sometimes with over 70 kids in one area at a time, the risk of spreading illnesses is inevitable. Acute gastro, hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFM), respiratory infections, and other contagious diseases can easily circulate in the often small, always sticky childcare environment.
The constant threat of unavoidable infections in little ones might seem a bit scary but we promise it doesn’t have to be like a rerun of World War Z. It is possible to properly manage and mitigate these outbreaks in childcare centres. All that’s needed is to have regular and robust cleaning protocols in place.
Here’s 5 ways Innova Cleaning can help tackle infections in childcare settings and clear the way for children’s safety (and parent, staff and management sanity!):1. Prompt Response
Time is of the essence when it comes to outbreaks of illnesses like acute gastro and hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Our team is ready for action, 24/7. Whether it's a last minute emergency or an ongoing booking, we're committed to being there when you need us.
2. Shining Beyond The Surfaces
From door handles to window panes, every surface in a childcare centre can harbour germs. That's why our cleaning protocol includes a thorough wipe-down of all surfaces and touchpoints with high-quality, hospital-grade cleaning products. By paying attention to the little details, we ensure that no germ survives - much less goes on to multiply.
3. Fresh Clean, Non-contagious Air
In addition to surface cleaning, we know that maintaining air quality is right up there with…well, there’s nothing more important than fresh, germ-free air! Our fumigation process disperses a (gentle on little noses) disinfectant mist throughout the premises, covering every nook and cranny and inactivating any pathogen in its way.
4. Bright Bathrooms
Toilets can be hotspots for germs, especially in high-traffic areas like childcare centres where *accidents* are a daily occurrence. Our deep cleaning service targets these areas specifically, ensuring that they're sanitised from top to bottom. With sparkling-clean toilets, floors, tapware, sinks and door knobs, parents and staff alike can rest easy knowing that every nook and cranny has been thoroughly sprayed and wiped clean of contaminants.
5. Convenient and Compliant
At Innova Cleaning, we take childcare sanitation guidelines seriously. Our protocols don’t just meet but exceed industry standards, giving parents, staff and health inspectors the utmost confidence in the cleanliness and safety of your childcare centre.
Innova Cleaning is more than just a cleaning service – we're your partners in promoting a healthy, happy environment for children to thrive. Whether we’re eliminating an infectious outbreak or doing a daily deep clean, our prompt response, meticulous protocols, and commitment to compliance will support your childcare centre every step of the way.
Interested in our help?
To ensure your childcare facility complies with sanitation standards and stays that way even during an outbreak of infectious disease, call Innova Services. We are a professional cleaning service based in Southeast Queensland, available for ongoing and periodical deep cleaning in Coolangatta, Bundaberg, Toowoomba and all of greater Brisbane.
