Washrooms & Locker Rooms
Browse below for the latest articles on some of the most important areas of school facilities: washrooms and locker rooms. |
Clean and Safe Washroom School MaintenanceBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Schools and universities must be vigilant about upkeep of their washrooms to avoid potential health and behavior problems.... |
Exclusive Sidebar: Regular School MaintenanceBy Mike Kennedy Recommendations for daily and weekly washroom cleaning steps. ... |
Sanitary, Safe and Green School RestroomsBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Well-designed school restrooms can enhance student health, deter misbehavior, and conserve resources.... |
Cleaner Hands for Healthy Schools
A study of hand washing found that the campaign to get people to wash their hands after using public bathrooms is making progress.... |
School Maintenance Strategies: School Washrooms/Locker RoomsBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) School washrooms can become breeding grounds for germs and bacteria.... |
Exclusive Sidebar: Fixing School Washroom Leaks
Watching out for school water leaks.... |
Slow the Flow for Healthful SchoolsBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Reducing water use in school washrooms.... |
Naturally GreenBy Sue Kramer Green and clean restrooms: How can schools and universities provide both?... |
Good ImpressionsBy Jason Renner School and university restrooms can be both vandal-resistant and attractive.... |
Technological AdvancementsBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Many devices have made it easier for schools and universities to provide hygienic and energy-efficient washroom facilities.... |
Waste NotBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Schools and universities can take steps to conserve water and energy in their facilities' bathrooms.... |
Maintenance ManagementBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Concern over the spread of the H1N1 flu virus has prompted many schools and universities to make sure the right cleaning and maintenance efforts are in place to combat the illness.... |
Measured SuccessBy Tom Keating Measuring cleanliness can foster feelings of respect among students and the staff responsible for keeping schools clean and healthful.... |
Washrooms/Locker RoomsBy David Leigh The trend in the United States is for school campuses to extend their operating hours and use their facilities to serve neighborhoods as community centers.... |
Restroom maintenance tips
The Collaborative for High Performance Schools Best Practices Manual for Maintenance and Operations provide recommendations for maintaining restrooms.... |
Germ WarsBy Kris Alderson Lessons in handwashing begin with smart washroom planning.... |
Know-How: WashroomsBy Mike Kennedy Schools and universities must ensure that their washrooms are accessible to people with disabilities.... |
Necessary UpgradesBy John Watson New and old schools alike can benefit by designing restrooms to be more water-efficient.... |
Strategies for Success: WashroomsBy Mike Kennedy Schools and universities should upgrade their washrooms.... |
Quality CountsBy Kris Alderson Education institutions should explore new restroom technologies and equipment to save water and create a more sustainable environment.... |
Frugal FlowBy Richard Nortier Plumbing systems engineered for high-use environments can reduce water use in restrooms.... |
Paper TrailBy Denis Gagnon Education institutions should consider the benefits of electric hand dryers in washrooms.... |
Water WaysBy Peter Jahrling Maximizing water efficiency and hygiene in school design.... |
Plumbing/FixturesMike Kennedy School restrooms have long been targets for vandals and students who treat the facilities with less than tender, loving care. Restrooms also are places... |
WashroomsBy Mike Kennedy After countless decisions about what goes into a classroom how much to spend, whether to get desks or chairs and tables, how large the furnishings should... |
