Date Posted:17 April 2024
How Colour Coded Cleaning can make your Childcare Centre safer!
Cross-contamination can be a significant problem in any setting, but it is particularly critical in environments where hygiene and cleanliness are of the utmost importance, e.g. in childcare centres, hospitals, restaurants and other public places. One effective way to prevent cross contamination is through the use of a colour coding system.
The colour coding system assigns a specific colour to various cleaning equipment based on the area that it is used for. Red is used for high risk areas, e.g. bathrooms and toilets, green is assigned to kitchen and food preparation areas, blue for general cleaning and laundries, and yellow for any type of infection control.
The NSW Health Policy Directive recognises the importance of colour coding to promote health and safety in your facility. It is an essential method of restricting cleaning equipment to individual areas. If implemented, all cleaning materials such as cloths, mops, buckets, bins, etc. should be colour coded and only used in the assigned area.
Colour coding your cleaning system should be clear and permanent, policies and procedures will ensure that all your staff understand and are aware of the importance of this method.
If you are looking to implement the colour coded cleaning system or are already using it, we offer a wide range of suitable products. E.g. Microfibre cloths, brooms, bins, buckets, etc.
Overall, the colour coding system is one of the most effective tools to reduce the risk of cross contamination in any setting. By adopting it, facilities can improve their cleaning practices and help create a safer and healthier environment for everyone.