The 5 Major Differences Between American & European Toilets

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It’s funny to notice the differences between America and European. There’s different cuisine, a different culture, and even different toilets. Facility managers can benefit greatly by learning about the differences in toilets and bathroom amenities that are found all throughout Europe. Some of these differences may leave you rethinking your facility’s restrooms and inspired to change the experience altogether.

Here’s the five major differences between American and European toilets.

Flushing & Water Usage

American toilets feature a single handle when it’s time to flush. The feature works fine; however, Europe has a few variations on flushing that may pique your interests. Older toilets found in European bathrooms feature a pull chain that’s mounted about the actual toilet that requires the occupant to pull when finished. However, the newer toilets feature a dual-flush system. The toilets feature two different handles that offer varying water and water pressure, depending on the amount of waste, which can actually help conserve water.

Post-Use Sanitation

In America, toilet stalls feature mounted toilet paper dispensers for occupants to clean themselves once they’re finished. In Europe, toilet paper is certainly an option for sanitation, but most occupants overseas prefer to use the bidet for cleaning themselves post toilet use. Bidets feature a mounted spout that sprays water when the occupant is in place and able to press a button. This cuts down on paper usage, but Americans may not be on board with this quite yet.

Toilet Types

Americans have the standard toilet bowl and urinal in restrooms, while Europeans have a few varying options. Squat toilets, found in southern and eastern Europe, are essentially a hole in the floor. The rest of Europe features the toilets similar to those found in America.

As for the urinals, American bathrooms feature rows of urinals divided by privacy partitions. European bathrooms don’t feature individual urinals. Instead, there’s a trough that can accommodate several occupants at once. While it may save on water usages with just one drain, it can make tourists a bit uncomfortable.

Costs of Using the Toilet

Public restrooms in America don’t require a payment for use, but the “customers only” rule may apply. Some public restrooms in Europe actually require a fee to use the toilet. The fee is usually 1.5 Euros to gain access to the restroom.

Partitions & Privacy

While almost all toilets around the globe are private, there are noticeable differences between American and European toilet partitions. American partitions offer a good deal of privacy, but the exposed feet and top, combined with the sight lines between the door and frame, may make some occupants a bit uncomfortable. European toilets offer exceptional privacy because instead of a thin partition, it’s actually an enclosed stall. This trend is starting to make its way overseas with Scranton Products Aria Partitions®.

Adapting Your Restroom to Bring the Best of Both Worlds

Now that you’re aware of some of the notable differences between American and European toilets and bathrooms, you can perhaps come up with some ideas of how you can improve the restroom in your facility. While you may not want to choose the squatting toilet, you can probably take notes of the privacy offered by European restrooms and bring it your facility for an improved experience for the occupants.

 

Want to learn some helpful tips and tricks on renovating your facility’s restroom? Check out these eBooks, The Professionals Guide to Commercial Bathroom Renovations and Remodels & Choosing Bathroom Materials, from your friends at Scranton Products.

How to Promote Recycling in Your School

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It’s important for you to implement a recycling program within your school facility. As the facility manager, it’s up to you to come up with waste management strategies and recycling, so getting students and faculty onboard can help make these recycling plans come into fruition. However, you’ll have to get creative to help inspire and incentivize others to get on board with the program.

Here’s a few tips on ways to promote recycling in educational facilities:

Start a Contest

There’s no better way to rally students behind an idea than by making it competitive. Speak with administration to brainstorm an idea for a recycling contest that the whole school can get behind. Divide the student body into teams by grade. The key is to figure out the prizes. There can be anything from fun field trips to catered lunches. Once you’ve got the contest parameters and prizes figured out, hang up posters and flyers to invoke school spirit and the benefits of recycling.

Implement a Green Week

Now more than ever, it’s important to educate students and faculty on the benefits of the green movement. Talk to administrators about implementing a green week where there’s educational assemblies and instructions on what sustainability is, the importance of going green, and, of course, the huge benefits to recycling properly. This is your chance to go even further by highlighting recyclable material and how they should be divided, so students can be aware of how to separate their recyclable waste.

Save Your Scrap Paper

Scrap paper tends to be thrown out with other trash when it can be recycled and reused. Students are well aware that paper comes from trees, and they may even know the important role that trees play in our environment and ecosystem. Install a scrap paper bin in classrooms and high-traffic areas in the hallways, so students won’t have a shortage of areas where they can put their scrap and loose-leaf paper.

Utilize Green Materials in Your School Facility

Recycling is a two-way street, and while it’s important to recycle your products, it’s equally as important to utilize products that have already been recycled to keep the green momentum going. There are a variety of materials that can be used to help you complete this process. Considering replacing your current school lockers and toilet partitions with HDPE (high-density polyethylene) plastic. This plastic is not only recyclable, but it’s also partially made from post-consumer materials. HDPE plastic can also last throughout the years, so you’ll have a durable and reliable material in your school that’s also sustainable.

Hold a Clothing Drive

Plastic bottles and paper aren’t the only items that can be recycled. In fact, clothes are also important to recycle because you can help supply those in need with warmer jackets and clothing to help them throughout the winter months. Inspire students to bring in old coats, shirts, pants, and shoes to donate them to local shelters and churches, who will then ensure that the clothing is being distributed to the people that need them the most.

Getting on Board with School Recycling

As a facility manager, you’re well aware of the importance of recycling and sustainability. Through inspiration and incentives for the students and faculty in your school, you’ll be able to ensure that your recycling program gets the right traction, and you can insure that your school limits the unnecessary waste. Getting everyone onboard with recycling can help inspire others to do the same.

Want to learn more about how to push your school towards a greener direction? Check out this free eBook, Sustainable Building Products: How to Make Your Facility Eco-Friendly from Top to Bottom, from your friends at Scranton Products.

Setting New Year Goals for Your School Faculty Members

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Starting the New Year off with a few goals in mind is always a good idea because it allows you to move forward and improve yourself and your work. However, you can also inspire your school’s faculty members to do the same. Some of these goals can be self-improvement, but a few should revolve around the students and the school. Setting New Year’s goals for your school faculty members can help invigorate a team spirit, especially when the goals are aligned.

Here are a few tips and suggestions for New Year goals for your school faculty members:

Improve Your Work/Life Balance

Stress is always a great thing to avoid and being overworked is one of the major causes of stress. Instead, you can take steps to improve the balance of work and home life in a few easy steps. If you bring work home with you, plan out a schedule that has a stopping point so you can relax. A happy teacher almost always leads to happy students. This also applies to those working and learning virtually.

Be More Accessible to Your Students

It’s important to be available to your students, especially if they have any questions about the material, class, or assignments. Some students may have anxiety about raising their hand or asking questions during class time, so be available for a few minutes after class to address any questions or concerns about the material you just covered, so they can prepare for any tests, quizzes, or upcoming assignments.

Lead Your Students by Example

Setting a good example for your students is necessary to help them aspire to be better. This can cover a variety of topics on the importance of self-reliance, working together, or even self-improvement. Whether it’s maintaining a healthy diet, being active, or going green, it’s important to set good examples for students to follow so they can do the same.

Create a Fun & Nurturing Environment

The environment has shown to have an effect on a student’s ability to learn, whether it’s in-person or virtual. There are plenty of ways that you can make your classroom more inviting and nurturing. You can include some indoor plants, which can help purify the air in your classroom. You’ll also want to make class fun and exciting. Laughter helps release serotonin and endorphins, which can improve blood flow to the brain and improve engagement, memory, and concentration. When the classroom is fun and engaging, you’ll see improvement in participation, test scores, and overall grades.

Inspire Students to Get Involved

School is where students start to formulate their plans for the future, whether it’s the career path they want, where they want to go to school, and even develop their passions and interests. Encourage students to get involved somehow. Highlight some of the interesting after-school clubs that are in line with students’ interests, so they can further develop their skills to achieve their goals for their future.

Want to learn more about how to improve your school environment for students and faculty? Check out this blog post, Issues Impacting School Administration: Issues & Solutions, from your friends at Scranton Products.

How to Add an All Gender Bathroom to Your Office

Creating gender-neutral bathrooms has been a pretty heated debate in recent years as a part of the gender equality movement. If you’re a facility manager and have received requests for a gender-neutral bathroom in your building, there are a lot of factors to go over in order to make your occupants happy. Luckily, there are a few options that you can consider to appease your buildings occupants and make them feel welcomed, regardless of their gender.

Consider a Single-Occupancy Set Up

Going for the single-occupant bathrooms can help make every occupant feel comfortable without making them choose a specific restroom to utilize, regardless of what gender they identify as. Single-occupant restrooms are a great mediation because it appeals to everybody and provides adequate comfort and privacy to every occupant throughout the day.

While single-occupancy restrooms can be ideal, they pose an issue in that you’ll need to create these bathrooms rather than repurpose an old one. This involves considerable work and materials to make single-unit restrooms. It would also take a bit of time, which may cause issues during the work week.

Choosing a Gender-Neutral Restroom

Changing your current restrooms into gender-neutral ones can be relatively easy; however, there may be a bit of maintenance involved when it comes to changing some of the fixtures and partitions. Not every occupant will be comfortable with the shared restroom, but there are certain steps to take to ensure as much comfort and privacy as possible. You should also leave some bathrooms untouched, as some occupants may feel uncomfortable.

Focus on Privacy & Comfort

Privacy is a huge factor to consider when making your bathrooms gender neutral. The best way to ensure total privacy is picking out the right partitions. There are several options available, but you’ll also want to go for an option that not only offers a great deal or privacy, but one that can last through the elements and require very little maintenance. You may want to consider Aria Partitions.

Aria Partitions are made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene), which is a durable solid plastic. These full-height toilet partitions feature hidden hardware and hinges that help provide higher privacy by reducing sightlines in the doors, and blocking the view both above and below the stall. These partitions can easily be customized to fit any restroom design, and they can be tailored for ADA compliance.

The Benefits of Choosing Aria Partitions®

Other than providing a comfortable and private stall for occupants of all genders, Aria Partitions have several notable advantages when compared to other partitions. They’re made from HDPE, which is a highly durable plastic that is impact, scratch, and even graffiti resistant. These plastic partitions are even impermeable to humidity and moisture, so they can essentially ward off any mold growth. Lastly, these partitions are sustainable because not only are they made from partial post-consumer materials, but they’re also 100% recyclable.

If you’re considering making the move toward all-gender bathrooms, you may want to consider choosing Aria Partitions™ to get started. To learn more about these partitions, you should read this blog post, Aria Partitions: Enhanced Comfort & Privacy, from your friends at Scranton Products.

Best Museum Bathrooms in the US Ranked

Heading to a museum can be a great experience. Whether you’re admiring work from classic artists from centuries ago, exploring historic artifacts from early American history, or being astonished by the size of animals who walked the earth before us, you’re certainly in for a memorable experience. Sometimes, the greatest sites aren’t always the exhibits. A lot of museums across the country tailor the entire museum experience to impress the visitors, even when they sneak off to use the bathroom.

Here’s a few of the best museum bathrooms in the US:

The Field Museum

1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL The Field Museum in Chicago is a great place to check out some impressive pieces of natural history. Whether you’re interested in seeing Sue the Tyrannosaurus, ancient Egyptian tombs, or even rare jewels and gems, you’re certainly in for a great time. When nature calls, though, you’ll be in store for a great experience with their sophisticated restroom. It features two large family-friendly restrooms on the first floor, complete with sustainable stalls and sinks with eco-friendly hand dryers. The ceiling features a cut-out circle that shows a beautiful painted sky.

OdySea Aquarium

9500 East Via de Ventura A-100, Scottsdale, AZ It’s always fun heading to the aquarium, but when it’s OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, you’re in for a treat. This aquarium features more than two million gallons of water with 50 different exhibits that’s home to more than 30,000 animals. When it’s time to go to the restroom, you won’t have to sacrifice your experience because it features viewing into the shark habitat in place of a mirror. The restroom offers a clean and smooth design with cozy and private stalls. But when you’re ready to wash your hands, you’ll be able to see the variety of shark species swimming by.

Longwood Gardens

1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA If you’re a nature lover and you’re in the Philadelphia area, you may want to check out Longwood Gardens. You’ll get to see the beautifully constructed gardens that encompass expert landscape architecture and a variety of exotic plants. The inside features a Green Wall, loaded with thriving plants that surround the 17 different restrooms. These single-unit bathrooms provide exceptional privacy and space while incorporating natural light into the restrooms.

How to Upgrade Your Commercial Restroom

Not every restroom is a piece of artwork, but you can take a lot of steps to improve the experience for the occupants in your facility. To make your restroom unique and interesting, you can easily consult an interior designer. However, when it comes to utilizing materials, you’ll want to make the right decision.

You’ll want to choose durable and sustainable materials that not only improve the appearance of your restroom, but reduce damage and maintenance costs. Materials like HDPE solid plastic can be used for partitions and vanities, especially since this solid plastic is low maintenance. It’s even impact-, dent-, and graffiti-resistant, making it one of the more reliable and long-lasting materials when it comes to choosing the toilet partitions for your facility.

Want to learn more about how to improve the bathrooms in your facility? Check out this free eBook, The Professional’s Guide to Commercial Bathroom Renovations and Remodels, from your friends at Scranton Products.

Color And Texture Trends

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Color and texture are essential elements of design; they add personality and just the right amount of zest to create your own distinct creation. They help define a space while influencing our moods and behaviors. Designers use these elements to create contrast and depth, express emotion, and to create rich sensory experiences that stimulate our collective senses.

Color Trends Influence Industry

Color psychology studies the effect that different hues have on human behavior, and using specific colors in design to evoke different emotional responses is a trend that is gaining momentum. Color trends influence a wide variety of industries, and many organizations commit substantial resources to researching and identifying current color trends. Some of the paint manufacturing leaders such as Sherwin-Williams®, and Benjamin Moore® conduct significant research and commit their resources to identifying color trends. The Pantone Color Institute has chosen “Greenery” Pantone 15-0343 as their 2017 Color of the Year, as it evokes spring and renewal, while representing the global movement towards sustainability and protection of the environment.

Providing Visual Contrast With Texture

The combination of color and texture conveys a distinct experience, so the right mix is key to the overall design. Today’s designers are mixing up trendy monochromatic palettes with interesting textures to add contrast and dimension to a space. One of the hottest texture trends in the residential and commercial flooring market is the use of rich, dark wood grain; while sleek metallic finishes are very much on trend in both residential and commercial applications.

We are seeing lines blurring when it comes to residential and commercial usage of metallic textures, such as chrome, nickel, and stainless steel. Black stainless steel and champagne metallic finishes have transitioned from their initial use in residential kitchens and are now widely being used in commercial interiors to add subtle luster and sophistication.

On Trend For Commercial Restrooms

When considering design for public restrooms, architects and designers have many opportunities to incorporate color and texture in order to create a space that meets their aesthetic vision. In these spaces, they are also challenged to balance aesthetics with safety and durability, as well as the comfort and privacy of the user.
Scranton Products are innovators when it comes to commercial bathroom partition solutions. Our Eclipse Partitions® combine sleek and modern style with high privacy and high durability, offering rich color and texture options that are precisely on trend, such as textured nickel, bronze, black metallic and stainless steel.

Part of the beauty of these high-design partitions is that they are built using sustainable building materials, making them the right choice for your facility and the environment. The solid core design requires no painting, is very low maintenance, and the materials are non-porous, and resistant to bacteria, mold and mildew, making them the smart choice for busy public facilities and high traffic settings.

To view the range of color and texture options available in Eclipse Partitions®, please click on the link below.

Eclipse Colors and Textures

Tips for Choosing New School Restroom Partitions

When it’s time to think about renovating your school’s restrooms, you’ve got a lot to think about. As a facility manager, you make the calls of what materials to use, how to replace the fixtures, and any layout changes that may make the restroom seem more spacious and inviting. This is also your chance to update your schools restroom partitions.

Here’s a few tips on getting new school restroom partitions that you can utilize when it’s time to start remodeling your school’s restrooms.

Improve Student Privacy

When using the restroom, there’s a certain degree of privacy that’s expected. However, depending on the partitions in your school’s restroom, privacy may not always be guaranteed. You’ll want to think about the open spaces from the partition to the floor, and even the top of the partition to the ceiling. A crucial, but often overlooked aspect is the sightlines with the door. The hinges sometimes create a slight gap, which may not seem like much, but to an occupant in the restroom, it’s enough to cause discomfort.

Use More Durable Materials

Using the right materials in your school’s restrooms are important. Not only will the doors be slammed shut periodically, but there are other factors, like moisture and humidity, that can contribute to early wear. Using highly durable materials can help you combat the elements and the hits that partitions can take.

Go for Low Maintenance

Regular maintenance is important when it comes to the restrooms in your school. However, to make your workload and life easier, choose partition materials that are low maintenance. A material that doesn’t require repainting, screw and hinge replacement, or rust removal is ideal for the restroom environment. By choosing a low-maintenance material for your partitions, you’ll save time and money, and you can focus your efforts elsewhere.

Think Long-Term & Sustainable

When you buy new toilet partitions, you’ll want to choose a material that can last. You may want to consider buying a sustainable material that not only can be recycled, but one that actually comes from recycled material. Inching towards sustainability can have a variety of benefits for your school and your budget.

Choose HDPE Solid Plastic Materials

One material that has been utilized in schools restrooms is HDPE solid plastic. This sustainable and recyclable material is highly durable. It’s resistant to impacts, cracks, and surface abrasions. This plastic also results in a softer noise when being closed, even forcibly. A major benefit to choosing HDPE over other materials is its ability to withstand the moisture and humidity in your restroom.

If you have a partition material with an inner core made from kraft paper or cardboard, it can become soaked and sprout mold over time. Since HDPE is a solid plastic, it can resist mold growth and put off a costly replacement. Choosing HDPE plastic is a wise investment because this plastic will last through the years and require very little maintenance.

In this post, you learned all about the important factors that you need to consider when choosing your school’s restroom partitions. You also learned that HDPE plastic is a great choice to install in the restrooms in your school. Want to learn more about the benefits of choosing HDPE plastic for your school’s toilet partitions? Check out this eBook, The Professional’s Guide to Commercial Bathroom Renovations and Remodels, from us at Scranton Products.

School Lockers Ranked by Durability, Longevity, & More

When it’s time to replace the lockers in your school, you’ve got a lot of options to consider. You may be thinking of using the same type of lockers, but you should really know how they stand up to the other materials that are available. You’ll want to choose a material that will be durable, long-lasting, and low maintenance. There are a few options to think about before making the decision.

The Types of Lockers

Lockers can be made from a variety of materials, but they’re mostly found as metal, plastic, and even wood. However, there are different types of plastic that can be used for lockers. Each material has their distinct advantages, but some are better than others.

  • Steel lockers are the traditional go-to for schools. They’re easily painted, strong, and reliable. However, there are a few downfalls with this material because they can easily rust and get dented.
  • Wood has been a trusted material for building since the dawn of the human species. Wood looks great, feels good, and provides a secure compartment. Still, wood isn’t impervious to water and other factors.
  • Laminate lockers are highly durable. They feature a wooden interior with a plastic laminate exterior. Unfortunately, the laminate exterior can peel off, leaving the wood exposed.
  • Phenolic plastic is strong, reliable, and easily customizable to fit any design pattern or décor. Its interior features a kraft paper core.
  • High-density polyethylene is a solid plastic made from recycled material and provides a strong and solid structure.

How These Materials Rank

While all of the previously listed materials are great for lockers, there are a few factors that may sway your decision. Let’s see how these materials rank in a few important categories.

Durability

Lockers are meant to be durable, considering that they’re meant to hold and protect belongings. While most of these materials are durable, there are a few that don’t hold up to the rest. Most notably, wood lockers can lose their durability when they become waterlogged. Steel lockers can actually dent when slammed or pushed hard enough. Laminate, Phenolic, and HDPE plastic are the most durable lockers in this bunch.

Longevity

When you choose your lockers, you’ll definitely want to pick a long-lasting material. Out of all these choices, HDPE plastic offers the most longevity since it’s warranted for 25 years. Phenolic plastic can absorb moisture and sprout mold. Laminate can peel and its core can be chipped. Steel lockers can rust, requiring some considerable maintenance.

Cost-Effective Maintenance

Another major factor to consider is low-cost maintenance. Steel lockers tend to need fresh coats of paint throughout their lifespan. When the kraft paper core of Phenolic plastic absorbs moisture and grows mold, they usually need to be replaced. Laminate lockers can lose their protective coating, leaving their wooden interior exposed to the elements. HDPE plastic, on the other hand, can stand up to humidity and moisture, doesn’t require repainting, and its hinges remain intact over the years.

Now that you’re familiar with how these locker materials rank, you’ll know which ones would be right for your school. Want to learn more about how to go about choosing your school’s lockers? Check out this eBook, How to Choose Lockers for Your School, from your friends at Scranton Products.

 

Aria Partitions: Enhanced Comfort & Privacy

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When you’re considering renovating your facility’s restroom, there’s a lot of factors that you need to consider to bring your restroom into the next level. You’ll want to create a unique experience for each occupant with a few design implementations, and, of course, the right materials. One major factor to consider is your toilet partitions. There are plenty of materials out there that can do the job, but you’ll want to find something that’s stylish, sustainable, and long-lasting.

You may want to consider the HDPE plastic Aria Partitions® from Scranton Products.

Consider the Style

You may be thinking that a bathroom doesn’t need a lot of style, but you’d be surprised how the occupants feel. Most commercial facility restrooms lack certain pomp and frills, but you don’t have to use those as your touchstone. Instead, make the restroom unique and inspiring. Aria Partitions™ are sleek and stylish, and available in seven different panel designs, 17 different door designs, and 27 unique colors and textures, allowing you the opportunity to customize your bathroom’s appearance.

Improve the Privacy & Comfort

One of the major advantages that Aria Partitions have is that they offer higher privacy. The hinges are designed in a way that reduces the sightlines, leaving no open spaces between the door and the frame. There’s no open space above or below, resulting in the utmost privacy for the occupant. Due to the customizable options, you can easily design your restroom to offer exceptional comfort and privacy.

Thinking Long-Term

When you’re embarking on a renovation project, you’ll want to think long-term and utilize the materials that will last. Aria Partitions™ are made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene), which is a solid plastic. It’s 100% recyclable, and even made from recycled materials, making it a sustainable option for your restroom.

This solid plastic is highly durable and resistant to the elements. It can take several hits without showing any surface damage in the form of dents, cracks, or scratches. It’s not absorbent, so it won’t soak up any moisture that would normally degrade other partitions. Lastly, it’s impervious to graffiti, and any sign of unwanted artwork can be easily wiped away. You won’t have to repaint these partitions because their solid color will last.

Less Maintenance for You

One thing that facility managers can agree on is their distaste for repetitive restroom maintenance. Most commercial bathrooms require vigorous cleaning, as well as fixing the partitions, whether it’s loose screws and hinges, or even graffiti that needs to be painted over. Aria Partitions™ and HDPE plastic are very low maintenance. They just require light cleaning. You won’t have to worry about fixing the hinges or replacing the screws. You won’t even have to replace them because they’re one of the most durable choices on the market.

Choosing Aria Partitions™ for your commercial facility’s restroom is a smart choice for a variety of reasons. They provide the utmost privacy, they’re strong and durable, they’re stylish and sophisticated, and they can last the years. Do you want to learn more about Aria Partitions™ and how you can configure them to bring your restroom to the next level? Learn more about Aria Partitions™ from your friends at Scranton Products.

Issues Impacting School Administration: Issues & Solutions

There are a few issues to be expected throughout the school year that an administrator must act in order to find and implement the solution. These issues cover a variety of factors within the school, and as an administrator, you’ll need to do everything within your power to correct them. Some of these issues may be out of your control, but adapting and learning how to solve these problems can be beneficial to you and your school.

Creating a Safe Learning Environment

As the administrator of a school, it’s your job to make sure that you’re proving a safe and secure learning environment for the students. A student’s environment can affect the ability to learn and retain information. Take the time to transform the uninspiring hallways and classrooms into a location that a student can not only thrive in, but one they’ll look forward to attending every day. They’ll be excited and ready to learn.

Bracing for an Enrollment Boom

A sudden and noticeable increase in students can make any administrator nervous, but the important thing is to remain calm and simply keep your head high and roll with the punches. When budgets are cut and schools close down, students get transferred to the next closest school. If that happens to be your school, you’ll want to find ways of bracing for the congested hallways and crowded classrooms. This could include hiring more teachers and administrators, as well as investing for mobile classrooms.

Combatting Absenteeism

When the winter comes, so do the colds, flu, and other ailments that keep students from coming to school. You can help reduce absenteeism by including hand sanitizer stations throughout the school’s entryways to combat the spread of germs. Most germs are spread in bathroom, so you can help reduce the spread of germs by executing a disinfectant cleaning plan, and installing stronger materials like HDPE plastic partitions, which ward off mold and bacteria growth.

Dealing with Student Vandalism

When you walk down the halls and see instances of vandalism, it’s never fun, especially when there’s graffiti all over the walls and lockers. You can combat graffiti in a few ways. Utilizing HDPE plastic lockers and toilet partitions can help because this material doesn’t absorb paint. When there’s graffiti present, all it takes is a light cleaning to rid the locker of unwanted graffiti.

Facility Maintenance & Operations

Depending on how old your school building is, you may want to institute a maintenance plan of action. Check the HVAC systems before the weather becomes more severe, and inspect your water system to make sure the water pressure is suitable. Be sure that these systems are operating at their most efficient, so no major issues will occur throughout the school year.

Are you looking for more ways to combat the common issues facing your school? Check out this blog post, Where School Facilities Are Falling Behind: Improve Your Infrastructure Report Card, from your friends at Scranton Products.