The Dirtiest Places in a School

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• Anyone who has ever had to clean a school after
  hours is well aware that these buildings can get
  extremely dirty and messy. This is perfectly
  understandable, given that literally hundreds and
  sometimes thousands of people mill around the
  premises on a daily basis. Even so, there are
  specific areas that tend to be significantly
  dirtier than others, and, if youre responsible
  for clean-up duties, you may wish to focus your
  efforts on these spots. Having said that, lets
  look at the dirtiest spots commonly found in
  schools.

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• Many people don't realize that these fixtures are
  basically covered with germs. To make matters
  worse, fountains are often ignored during
  clean-up times, possibly due to the assumption
  that the constant flow of water will wash away
  microbes and dust.
• Don't make this mistakegive the drinking
  fountains a good cleaning.

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• Kids spend most of their school hours sitting
  behind a desk. Its hardly surprising, then, that
  these areas collect germsa lot of them. This can
  pose a health hazard, because a single desk is
  typically used by several students over the
  course of the day.

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• Believe it or not, these handy little gizmos can
  accumulate germs at an alarming rate. This makes
  sense when you consider how often theyre used,
  and by how many hands.
• Empty out the pencil sharpener and give it a
  thorough cleaning.

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• Gym mats tend to harbor germs, as do shower and
  locker room floors. Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
  can easily spread via contact with these
  surfaces.
• Also, any type of equipment handled by kids
  (e.g., tennis rackets, basketballs) will get
  filthy in no time.

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• Computer keyboards are generally loaded with
  germs. The same can be said for the mouse, the
  touchscreen, and any other objects routinely
  handled by computer users.
• This can be a big problem, because many people
  have a habit of eating while using those
  germ-infested computer stations.
• A comprehensive cleaning of these areas can keep
  computer users healthy.

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• Cafeteria tables can host hundreds of diners
  every day, so its important to ensure that these
  areas are cleaned regularly.
• In addition, some school lunchrooms dont make it
  a policy to clean cafeteria trays on a routine
  basisalthough they definitely should.
• Finally, the fork and knife dispensers often get
  dirty as well.

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• Elementary school kids usually spend their recess
  time horsing around the swing sets, monkey bars,
  slides, and other equipment. As a result, its
  all too easy for children to get sick from germs
  that linger on these surfaces. Help keep kids
  healthy by washing this equipment often.

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Summary

• School can harbor hazardous levels of germs,
  particularly around the cafeteria, the gym, the
  computer lab, and other areas where kids
  congregate. To protect the health of growing kids
  and teens, its best to clean these areas
  thoroughly on a routine basis.