--- title: How Do Clean Facilities Affect Student Performance description: A school is supposed to be an environment that promotes learning. That mission begins with clean facilities. image: https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(13).png --- [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/SMO_Works_Sep2018/Images/logo_smo-wht.png)](http://smoworks.com) [![Supreme Maintenance Organization](https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/SMO_Works_Sep2018/Images/logo_smo.svg)](http://smoworks.com/) Keeping Facilities Clean & Healthy Since 1989 [Call Today! 800.717.4766](tel:18007174766) [Request More Information](http://smoworks.com/get-more-info) - [LOCATIONS](http://smoworks.com/locations) - [CAREERS](http://smoworks.com/careers) - [CONTACT](http://smoworks.com/contact) - [TEAM LOGIN](https://smo.teamehub.com/ehub/account/login?ReturnUrl=%2Fehub%2F) - [ICARE AWARD](https://content.smoworks.com/icare) - [HOME](http://smoworks.com/) - [OUR SERVICES](http://smoworks.com/our-services) - [Janitorial](http://smoworks.com/janitorial) - [Industrial](http://smoworks.com/industrial) - [Educational](http://smoworks.com/educational) - [Property Management](http://smoworks.com/property-management) - [Commercial & Corporate](http://smoworks.com/commercial-and-corporate) - [Healthcare](https://smoworks.com/healthcare-janitorial-services) - [Special Services](http://smoworks.com/special-services) - [Green Cleaning](http://smoworks.com/green-cleaning) - [Disinfecting Services](http://smoworks.com/disinfecting-services/) - [WHY CHOOSE SMO?](http://smoworks.com/why-choose-smo) - [Our Values](http://smoworks.com/our-values) - [Experienced Leadership](http://smoworks.com/experienced-leadership) - [SMO University](http://smoworks.com/smo-university) - [CIMS Certification](http://smoworks.com/cims-certification) - [ABOUT](http://smoworks.com/about) - [Professional Associations](http://smoworks.com/professional-associations) - [Our Team Members](http://smoworks.com/our-team-members) - [Managed Implementation](http://smoworks.com/managed-implementation) - [Community Participation](http://smoworks.com/community-participation) - [Innovation](http://smoworks.com/innovation) - [Quality Assurance Program](http://smoworks.com/quality-assurance-program) - [Corporate Sustainability](http://smoworks.com/corporate-sustainability) - [NEWS & INSIGHTS](https://content.smoworks.com/blog) - [Clean & Healthy Facilities](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/clean-healthy-facilities) ## How Do Clean Facilities Affect Student Performance - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - February 01, 2022 - [0](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/clean-facilities-student-performance#comments-listing) ![](https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(13).png) ![Untitled design (13)](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(13).png?width=378&name=Untitled%20design%20(13).png) School administrators spend many hours trying to keep their facilities in the best shape possible. This is accomplished by routine maintenance, inspections, and hiring an experienced janitorial team.   It has been proven that students and teachers benefit greatly from clean environments.  Students concentrate better and teachers are more dedicated when classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and break rooms are well maintained.   A school is supposed to be an environment that promotes learning. That mission begins with clean facilities. Below we will discuss how clean facilities affect student performance.     **Clean School Facilities and Student Health**  K-12 students can be easily distracted from learning and the fewer distractions in the classroom the better. Facilities maintenance plays a large roll in this because unkempt classrooms are a major distraction.   Clean and disinfected classrooms also make it less likely for students to become ill. One of the major concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic was spread in a classroom environment. This put extra pressure on janitorial teams to keep up with the cleaning demands of the pandemic. Many college and school facilities turned to BSCs because they could keep up with the demands of the pandemic. Hiring contractors is beneficial because they are trained in CDC recommendations for combating COVID-19 for classrooms and school facilities.   Teachers benefit from clean and disinfected environments as well as students. They experience fewer sick days and higher moral in safe school environments. This makes them better teachers overall, which is good for student performance.     **Students Benefit from Good Indoor Air Quality**  Young students are highly susceptible to respiratory irritants like dust and pollen. They are also extremely sensitive to mold and bacteria in the air. Therefore, school administrators need to invest in a BSC that uses [HEPA vacuum cleaners](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/indoor-air-quality-and-hepa-vacuums) in their daily operation. HEPA vacuum cleaners help protect students with asthma and allergies from potential irritants.   Regular cleaning prevents the formation of mold and bacteria in the classroom. This naturally improves indoor air quality and prevents harm to children with sensitive lungs.     **Clean Surfaces Are Necessary in K-12 Environments**  One of the best ways to ensure basic health and wellbeing of [students is with clean surfaces](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/schools/electrostatic/spraying). Clean surfaces prevent the spread of disease and bacteria during school hours. This is especially a problem in athletic facilities where bacteria like staph can spread without the proper disinfection of surfaces.   It is important to hire a BSC that also handles healthcare facilities. There is a lot of overlap between how you clean a healthcare facility and a school facility because both environments are highly susceptible to contagions and bacteria. It is important to have custodial staff on-hand at your school facility to address any problems such as outbreaks, spills, or messes. They need to be on-site to able to immediately quarantine the area and begin the cleaning and disinfection process.     Hiring a BSC like Supreme Maintenance Organization will go a long way to improving student performance in your school facility. They have the experience and training necessary to meet your school's needs. Call them today 800-717-4766! 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