School cleaning : 10 Cleaning Habits Every Student Should Learn

About school cleaning, we already discussed it on the occasion of the 10 healthy cooking habits that every student should know: a residence is not a space designed solely to accommodate university students. A good student residence comprises a space for personal development: one that allows us to function with ease in areas that not only concern studies but also our way of life: from learning to cook to keeping our environment clean, through knowing the basic rules of behavior and coexistence.

Although we have a university residence that includes room cleaning and laundry services, every student must know how to deal with these tasks so that, when it is not necessary for others to take charge of their performance they can dedicate that time to study, it is able to maintain proper hygiene and housekeeping habits. What are the hygiene habits when cleaning?

10 hygiene habits when cleaning

Order in sight:

There is no greater sense of cleanliness than seeing an orderly room. It can be very hygienic and free of dirt that if you see lots of clothes, no matter how clean they are, for the entire stay we will end up with any feeling of cleanliness. Keeping the bed in good condition also helps, since it is the element that stands out the most.

Better clean on clean:

Say no to the accumulation of dust. You will save many hours and work if you dedicate some time daily or every few days to wipe the room with a damp cloth. Better a subtle pass than not hours and hours rubbing to remove dirt.

It’s not all about mopping:

For professional school cleaning maintenance or when you don’t have time, mopping can be a quick and effective solution, but it’s only useful if too much time hasn’t passed since the last tune-up. Otherwise, we will be moving the dirt from one point to another that will remain once the floor dries. All effective school cleaning goes through the first sweep with a broom, cleaning with a mop and “conscientious” passes with a damp cloth in those places that cannot be reached with both tools.

Beware of places hidden from view:

It is not always necessary to clean those places that we do not even know if they are dirty or clean, such as the bottom of the bed, the upper part of cabinets and shelves… These places also accumulate dirt, which even if it is not visible, spreads out and causes uncomfortable discomfort. And yes: if you haven’t cleaned them for several weeks, you don’t need to ask yourself the question: they will be dirty.
Another issue is the places that are not hidden but that are beyond our (and everyone’s) school cleaning routines: such as knobs, door frames, ceiling lamps, etc.

Ventilate:

In addition to being necessary to eliminate unwanted odors, ventilation (even 10 minutes a day) eliminates bacteria through air circulation, in addition to keeping the room fresh.

Take your time:

We agree: school cleaning is a tedious task for which few want to reserve their free time for its completion, but we must also agree that it is very important and we must not omit it. Therefore, so that it is not a hard drink, try to encourage its realization: has the new album of your favorite group come out this week? don’t listen to it until you go to start school cleaning, that way you’ll do it more enthusiastically and you won’t want to finish until the last song plays. You can also create your own playlist with songs that motivate you.

Change sheets and bedding at least every 15 days:

There is some debate about whether or not it is necessary to make the bed every day: some defend its practice as an exercise and a responsible habit and others argue that it is necessary to air it and therefore it must remain discarded until use. In any case, what there is no doubt or room for discussion is that from time to time (at least every 15 days but preferably every week) we must change and properly clean the bedding since, in addition to dirt, we deposit organic remains every day (from sweat to skin flakes, hair, and dead cells) that are a feast for mites: don’t give them that pleasure.

Do not abuse the multipurpose:

Okay yes, its name indicates that it is valid for everything, but it is not quite like that: there are surfaces to which the use of detergents can be abrasive and deteriorate them, and in the case of the multipurpose they usually come well full of chemicals that can guarantee the elimination of all types of dirt. Therefore, have on hand special products for wood, waxed furniture, glass, and other delicate surfaces. When in doubt, a simple cloth moistened with water may suffice.

Try not to accumulate:

The more you accumulate, the more objects where the dust can be deposited and the more surface to clean. It does not mean that you get rid of everything that is not worth you immediately, but unless they have an important sentimental value for you, it does not make sense to keep receipts from the purchase, magazines from months ago, or promotional objects that you saved and did not see again. Until the pile of objects exceeded your expectations. To do this, reserve part of the cleaning task to check your drawers and cabinets.

Protect what you are going to keep:

Do you collect magazines? Do you have no more clothes in your closet and you refuse to throw away those pants that you think will be in fashion again? Make sure that everything you do not use but does not want to throw away is properly stored in plastic bags and boxes or other resistant and non-porous materials. Not only will you prevent them from getting dirty, but they will also attract undesirable visitors such as insects that feed on cellulose.

Complements to a university residence with a cleaning service

Having a university residence with a cleaning service does not exclude us from knowing and putting all these points into practice. 

A university residence makes sense as a study aid, and therefore allows free time by offering basic services such as school cleaning, but this does not mean that the student does not have to know the basic principles of good hygiene in the meantime.

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A student residence must not only prepare for passing the exams but also function after the university stage, therefore, cleaning courses, basic principles of coexistence, protocol, and teachings on how to wash clothes are just some of the desirable compliments in a university residence that cares about the evolution of all its students.