Help your institution meet sustainability goals with products that promote increased diversion rates, reduce water consumption and utilise resources efficiently.
VIEW EDUCATION RESOURCESPRIORITIES FOR EDUCATION instiutions
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Students are becoming more conscious of their universities’ green initiatives and expect colleges to use sustainable products and practices.
RETAINING WORKERS
Tightening budgets and a competitive job market lead to frequent employee turnover and difficulty hiring new staff.
CAMPUS IMAGE
Keeping high-traffic areas looking clean and presentable is crucial to attracting prospective students and donors.
Students understand the importance of personal care and hand hygiene; cleanliness is highly encouraged across the board to keep everyone comfortable and healthy. Similarly, students expect their learning institution to be sanitised and cleaned on a regular basis, ensuring the highest quality standards. The right combination of school cleaning equipment, sanitisers and green cleaning products can help your students thrive in their learning environment, and it allows faculty and staff to stay focused on their day-to-day tasks in the workplace.
ACHIEVE BETTER STANDARDS OF CLEANLINESS WITH PROPER CLEANING PROCEDURES
Collect waste and recycling daily with Utility Refuse containers and dollies or higher capacity tilt trucks.
Dust surfaces from top to bottom with a dusting wand, then wipe clean with a microfibre cloth.
Pick up dust, dirt and debris with a dust mop, then clean the floors with a flat wet mop or traditional wet mop.
Clean sinks, counters and mirrors with designated microfibre cloths.
Rubbermaid wants to help educational institutions meet their top goals, such as:
Managing student expectations. Students are becoming more conscious of their universities’ green initiatives and expect colleges to use sustainable products and practices.
Retaining workers. Tightening budgets and a competitive job market lead to frequent employee turnover and difficulty hiring new staff. A school environment that takes cleaning measures seriously can be more attractive to workers.
Building a strong campus culture and image. Keeping high-traffic areas looking clean and presentable is crucial to attracting prospective students and donors.
All of these goals are attainable by prioritising cleaning services and taking santitation seriously in the learning and teaching environment. Help your institution meet sustainability goals with products that promote increased diversion rates, reduce water consumption and utilise resources efficiently with Rubbermaid.
Choose from a variety of waste stream solutions that help schools and institutions comply with regulations and institutional sustainability goals. Recycling stations help improve recycling rates while reducing contamination rates.
View Recycling in Higher Education Case Study
SUSTAINABILITY
Waste stream labels provide visual cues that help aid waste sortation accuracy and improve recycling rates.
PRODUCTIVITY
Utility Refuse containers feature integrated liner cinches that eliminate the need to tie knots.
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Decorative Refuse containers come in contemporary designs that seamlessly blend with modern indoor and outdoor areas on campus.
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| FGSH12SSPL | Half Round Open Top 45L Bin Perforated Stainless Steel |
| FGSO8SSSPL | HALF ROUND SIDE OPEN STAINLESS STEEL |
| FGSO820PLBK | Half Round 34L Bin Black With Chrome Trim |
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026695 | Slim Jim® 50L Under-Counter Container Grey |
Following a recommended process for proper cleaning procedures is essential to achieving higher quality standards in your educational institution. To keep your schools clean, we suggest hiring cleaning contractors to perform the following tasks on a daily basis:
Having a clean environment is essential to attracting prospective students. Stock up on cleaning tools that help custodians keep all areas, especially those most visited, looking clean all-day.
SUSTAINABILITY
Universities can make a positive impact on the environment by using products made of sustainable materials like the Swinger Loop® Wet Mop that is made of up to 100% recycled materials.
PRODUCTIVITY
The Microfiber Finish Kit ensures controlled release of finish, protecting floors from scuffing and high-traffic wear and tear.
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Tilt truck lids cover unsightly waste to promote a more discreet appearance in public areas.
Having a clean school environment is essential for many reasons:
Prioritising cleanliness helps institutions make a strong and lasting impression on students, teachers and visitors alike.
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| FG9S1500YEL | English Only "Closed For Cleaning" Hanging Doorway Safety Sign, Yellow |
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| FG253100BLA | Executive Series™Lobby Pro® Dustpan withLong Handle, Black |
| FG253200BLA | Executive Series™ Lobby Pro® Dustpan With Cover,Long Handle, Black |
Maximising productivity while transporting supplies and waste is important on all grounds and campuses. Utility carts have integrated features that carry tools needed for maintenance tasks, while tilt trucks efficiently carry large volumes of waste and recycling.
SUSTAINABILITY
Mega BRUTE® Mobile Collectors can hold a 23 gallon Slim Jim® container for improved waste sortation and recycling.
PRODUCTIVITY
Front-access zippered bags on cleaning carts allow custodians to easily remove waste from the side of the bag, limiting the time spent removing waste.
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Tilt truck lids cover unsightly waste to promote a more discreet appearance in public areas.
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| FG440000BLA | Triple Trolley with Straight Handle, Utility Duty with 3 In castors, Black |
Institutions are looking for ways to operate healthier, more sustainable grounds as influence from regulators, students and the community increase. Fixtures that reduce water consumption and battery usage help institutions reach their sustainability goals.
SUSTAINABILITY
AutoFaucet® delivers water only when needed, resulting in water savings of up to 70%.
PRODUCTIVITY
LumeCel™ is self-powered by indoor and natural lighting, eliminating the need to use and replace single-use batteries.
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TCell™ Dispensers create a clean impression of campus by delivering a precise dose of fragrance for 60 to 90 days
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| FG750824 | AutoFoam Standard Metal Hand Sanitiser Stand, Black |
| 1892265 | AutoFoam Drip Tray |
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1793547 | TCell™ Dispenser White |
| 1793546 | TCell™ Dispenser Black |
| FG402112 | TCell™ Refill Blue Splash |
| FG402113 | TCell™ Refill Citrus |
| FG402498 | TCell™ Refill Pure™ odour Neutralizer |
To achieve cleanliness objectives and expectations, schools should put the following tasks at the top of their priority list and consider listed Rubbermaid product to get the job done:
1. Improve recycling rates across the institution
A variety of waste stream solutions can help schools and institutions comply with regulation and overall sustainability goals. Creating recycling stations across the building and promoting the use of them can reduce contamination rates and waste and encourage more instances of recycling.
Equipment recommendation: The Slim Jim® Recycling Station 4 Stream Landfill/Paper/Plastic/Cans is an adaptable recycling solution with waste stream labels and intuitive lid openings to make recycling simple and seamless.
2. Maintaining a clean work and learning environment
A school environment that promotes and maintains cleanliness can be attractive to prospective students, faculty and staff. Stocking up on cleaning products and encouraging deep cleaning by custodial staff and cleaning contractors can keep all areas, especially the ones that get the most foot traffic, clean on a regular basis.
Equipment recommendation: The Executive Series™ HYGEN™ Glass Microfibre Cloth is designed to clean mirrors and clean surfaces leaving no scratches or lint residue behind.
3. Transport supplies and waste efficiently
Maximising productivity while transporting supplies and waste is important on all grounds and campuses. Utility carts have integrated features that carry tools needed for maintenance tasks, while tilt trucks efficiently carry large volumes of waste and recycling.
Equipment recommendation: The Rubbermaid Commercial Executive Series™ Traditional Janitorial Cleaning Cart is an effective tool for collecting waste and transporting cleaning supplies.
4. Conserve resources and save time
Institutions are looking for ways to operate healthier, more sustainable grounds as influence from regulators, students and the community increase. Fixtures that reduce water consumption and battery usage help institutions reach their sustainability goals.
Equipment recommendation: The AutoFoam Standard Metal Hand Sanitiser Stand works as a free-standing hand sanitiser station which promotes hand hygiene in a fast, convenient and effective manner.
Learn more about our commercial cleaning product and recommendations for school cleaning checklists today.
