Teachers and students are heading back to the classroom. Unfortunately, back to school often means back to germs. And when sickness spreads through a school, it impacts learning and the bottom line. The CDC reports that nearly 22 million school days are lost every year to the common cold and that absenteeism comes with a high price tag, including the costs for substitute teachers, medical bills and missed work days for parents tending to sick children, and lost learning opportunities for students. Help your customers in the education market create a healthier school with the simple ABCs below and grow your business in the process.

Assess the facility
Survey the school and note all high-traffic areas. That’s where “hot spots” for germs thrive—places like water faucet handles, desks, cafeteria tables and bathroom stall door locks. These hot spots require extra attention. Along with effective cleaning supplies including disinfectants and microfiber for the janitorial staff, suggest well-placed, easy-access disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer dispensers for students and staff.

Break the chain of transmission
One student or teacher can transfer germs to up to six others. And it goes on and on from there. Schools can stop the spread of germs with good hand hygiene and effective disinfecting. Make sure your customers are well-stocked with soap, paper towels and hand sanitizer to support effective hand hygiene and plenty of disinfecting cleaners and wipes for thorough cleaning.

Communicate healthy habits
To encourage good hand hygiene and hot-spot disinfecting, it’s critical that schools not only provide the necessary supplies, but also educate students on its importance. Teachers can incorporate these ideas into lessons and daily routines, and lead by example.
These smart tips can help schools realize savings by reducing absenteeism—and position you as an important resource to your customers in the education market.

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