Between finals, homework, extracurricular activities, and social lives, it’s safe to say college students are pretty busy these days. Living in college housing can either add to or alleviate that stress, depending on how well it’s kept. With so much going on in such a small space, things can get messy rather quickly. Once everyone has moved out, it’s important to ensure whatever mess they may have left behind is taken care of before a new group comes in. From creating a better learning environment to addressing health concerns, regularly deep cleaning the housing has more benefits than most realize.
Here are some things about deep cleaning college housing you may not have known:
Health concerns
Getting the restrooms and common areas deep cleaned before a new group of students moves in is crucial to their health. With the amount of foot traffic those areas get, germs and bacteria spread like wildfire. A study done by collegestats.org reported that the average door knob of a women’s dorm bathroom harbored over 1,500,000 colony-forming units of bacteria per square inch, which ended up being about the same as the sheets in the men’s dorms. After further analyzing the data, research showed that over 90 percent of the bacteria formed was harmful and could cause infections like meningitis, pneumonia, and strep throat. Because there is so much shared space in a dormitory, cleanliness is crucial to keeping both current and future tenets healthy. Hiring a janitorial staff to deep clean the bathrooms, especially the parts that are easily overlooked, will drastically improve students’ chances of staying healthy throughout the semester.
Regular, professional university housing cleanings take care of those built-up areas, prevent sickness, and create an environment that promotes learning and growth. Clean facilities also help promote the university as a whole. Calico is committed to maintaining dorms and common areas that your campus tour guides would be proud to show prospective students.
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About Calico Building Services
Calico Building Services, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 1986 by husband and wife, Ron and Kathy Strand. By developing a reputation for quality workmanship and superior customer service, the company has grown organically to become a leading provider of building, facility and property services in the Western and Central U.S. with reach and capabilities nationwide. Today, the company employs hundreds of team members and works with hundreds of strategic partners throughout the U.S.
Our core service areas delivered through the company’s three divisions include janitorial, repairs and maintenance as well as construction. With our relentless customer-centric commitment to quality and service, we serve: national retailers, banks, building owners, universities, medical facilities, government municipalities and facilities managers. Our numerous customers range from regional success stories to Fortune 500 companies. We are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and unique portfolios of services in the industry. From day one, personalization and offering mission-critical solutions to our valued customers has been our top priority. Depending on our customers’ needs and requirements, we can deliver our services as a self-performing company or we can deploy a network of Calico certified vendors and suppliers through effective project management. Whether they are fellow team members or certified vendors, we only hire the best and most qualified service personnel and technicians. Each of our divisions are managed and staffed by highly trained and experienced professionals in their respective fields.
There are many reasons why so many companies nationwide rely on Calico Building Services, Inc. for all their building, facility, and property services. At the core, and the key differentiator, are our people and their constant commitment to excellence and unparalleled service.
