As playgrounds are reopening worldwide, the shift to the new normal has given cleaning and disinfection a premium emphasis in maintaining a healthy, safe and well-sanitized playgrounds.
If you are a playground operator or own an entertainment area with a dedicated indoor playground for children, how often do you need to disinfect as per routine and what are the best practices employed by other commercial playgrounds?
The answer is both simple and highly dependent on your capabilities or willingness as per routine. The answer is: as much as possible in frequency. But being smart about it and in accordance with the pointers of the Centre for Disease and Control will lead to the formulation of an effective Playground Cleaning, Disinfection and Sanitation Routine.
Related: How to Reopen and Promote Safe Usage of Playgrounds from KABOOM!.org
Key Considerations
There are a number of things to consider in formulating a routine for cleaning and disinfection:
- The total area size of the playground
- The number of playground equipment surface area within the premises
- The number of staff that are assigned and can help with cleaning and disinfection
- Your Cleaning & Disinfection supply for the week or for the month
- The volume of foot traffic and children who are playing in the playground
Cleaning and Disinfection Routine
The ideal cleaning and disinfection that are being done by establishments with high levels of safety and sanitation levels are based on the following routine and repetition:
- Start of the Day Cleaning and Disinfection
- Noon Time Cleaning and Disinfection
- Afternoon First round of Day Cleaning and Disinfection
- Afternoon Second round of Day Cleaning and Disinfection
- End of Day Cleaning and Disinfection
Most entertainment areas employ playground breaks to make way for cleaning and surface area disinfection.
Related: Playground Safety Tips as a Template from the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control
Related: COVID-19 Disease Response by Playground Safety Org
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