How schools in 2022 are providing children a safe environment to study with outsourced IFM
Tags: : integrated facility management, integrated facility management services, outsourced facility management companies
Every school wants to provide a safe environment to all attending children. Post-pandemic, this need has only gotten amplified. With the reopening of schools in offline mode, school managements have incorporated newer safety protocols, keeping the pandemic in mind. They have upgraded their facility management services to keep safety and hygiene standards high – from cleaning toilets and classrooms to up-keeping property in order to provide a hygienic and healthful environment for children.
However, many schools are unaware that safety also depends on the kind of cleaning agents, detergents, and sanitizers used. The dilution and proportion of ingredients in cleaning agents and sanitizers have a massive impact on us, and even more so on children. A study suggests that professional cleaners using certain detergents face a rapid decline in lung function over time, while another study reveals how exposure to such cleaning detergents can irritate children’s eyes, nose, and throat. Moreover, if they consume certain sanitizers, they may face vomiting, breathing problems, etc.
A good integrated facility management company knows this
Cleaning products and sanitizers are necessary to keep schools clean and hygienic. So are our kids doomed to ingesting or inhaling toxic substances? No!
The key to safe cleaning agents lie in the proportions. Checking the proportion and dilution of chemicals can minimize the dangers of chemical-related accidents and ensure the safety of our children. However, schools’ in-house facility management departments (and far too many outsourced FM companies too) may not have the expertise around cleaning agents and the proportions of various components within. This is one of the primary reasons schools have been outsourcing to integrated facility management agencies like Unify, for we know our cleaning agents and sanitizers and disinfectants in and out. We make sure they are safe for children, for teachers and staff, and for the environment. We examine the following in all our products:
- Safety Certifications
- Proportion of chemical ingredients
- Ratios of cleaning agents to water
Additionally, being in the IFM business for years now not only assures everyone safety but also develops a sense of trust in the minds of children and parents. For example, for parents, spending quality time at malls with their children has already built trust in the hygiene and safety they experience in those facilities. When they see that same trusted facility management company managing the hygiene of their children’s school as well, they know their children are safe.
Unify aims to build this level of trust in all schools nationwide. We are a leading integrated facility management company and our brand evokes trust in all our patrons. We always adhere to the highest compliance standards specific to the industry and promise safety, efficiency, and reliability to everyone who steps foot into our facilities.