In private schools, ensuring the health and safety of students, staff, and families is a top priority. While education is at the heart of these institutions, schools are also hubs where germs can spread quickly. That’s why CloroxPro partners with schools to provide science-based disinfecting solutions, expert guidance, and practical strategies that keep learning environments thriving every day.
While parents and educators often hear about “emerging pathogens,” the reality in schools is that many common germs are re-emerging seasonally. Influenza, for example, recurs every year during flu season, while norovirus can appear at any time, although it is more common in winter and early spring.
Measles is another pathogen that has been making headlines. Once eliminated in Canada in 1998 thanks to vaccination programs, measles is re-emerging as some children missed doses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and international travel continues to introduce the virus. Schools are particularly sensitive to outbreaks, as classrooms bring together many people in proximity over extended periods.
Norovirus and measles pose different challenges. Norovirus spreads easily through contaminated surfaces, food, and direct contact, and can survive on surfaces for long periods. Measles, on the other hand, spreads through airborne droplets, is highly contagious, and can infect others even before symptoms appear. Vaccination remains the most effective defence against measles, while hygiene and surface disinfection are key to preventing norovirus outbreaks.
CloroxPro helps schools stay ahead of both everyday germs and emerging threats by combining innovative, science-backed disinfecting solutions with expert guidance and training. Their Health Canada-approved products, including wipes, sprays, and eco-conscious cleaners, are designed to tackle a broad range of pathogens, including highly contagious ones like norovirus and measles.
For example, Clorox EcoClean™ Disinfecting Wipes and Cleaner use plant-based active ingredients such as citric and lactic acid to kill 99.9% of germs in as little as two minutes. Alongside these products, CloroxPro provides pathogen-specific guidance and protocols tailored to schools, ensuring that cleaning and disinfection are effective and safe for students and staff.
Effective infection prevention is about consistency. CloroxPro emphasizes that daily practices, not just reactive measures during outbreaks, are the foundation of a safer school environment. Key strategies include:
By combining products, protocols, and ongoing training, CloroxPro helps schools maintain a proactive, layered approach to infection prevention.
Preventing the spread of germs in schools doesn’t have to be complicated. Everyday practices, like regular cleaning, proper disinfection, hand hygiene, cough etiquette, staying home when sick, and immunization, create a safe environment for students, staff, and families. CloroxPro makes it easier for schools to implement these measures effectively, providing trusted products, practical guidance, and ongoing training to keep schools healthy every day.
