How Much Does It Cost To Clean My School?By Macie Davis
How Much Does It Cost To Clean My School?Cleaning a school
requires a great deal of cleaning products; however, it is also
inclusive of custodial salaries.
What Does It Take?Cleaning a school depends on the size and how
many people that are housed in it.
There are Several Things to Consider Keeping a school clean also
depends on how products are managed and used.The head custodian
meets weekly with the school book-keeper to discuss inventory of
products, to reorder supplies, and to keep a checklist of housed
supplies.
Cleaning Supplies ListExamples of interior cleaning products:
Paper towels Toilet tissue Furniture polish Dust mops and refills
Deodorants/disinfectant spray Wet mop heads Fluorescent lamps;
light bulbs Hand soap, santi-fresh products
.
Cleaning Supplies List ContinuedHand soap dispensersKitchen
towelsTrash can linersDust mopsGlass cleanersBleachFurnace
FiltersBatteriesetc.
Whos Responsible for Keeping Our School Clean?The custodians are
ultimately responsible for keeping our schools clean, though
everyone should do their part in keeping the classrooms, restrooms,
playground, cafeteria, and other school areas clean.
What is the Cost of Cleaning My SchoolThe cost of cleaning
supplies and materials are approximately $7,000 yearly.Salaries
include:Head Custodian- $30,000 yearly (Works year round)3
Additional Full-Time Custodians $16,000-$24,000 yearly. (Works 40
weeks yearly)
