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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Daily cleaning
• Method 2 of 2: Organizing a cleanup event

Keeping a school clean isn't just the responsibility of the janitor. By putting your hand in keeping your school clean, you will not only start to be proud of its appearance, but also contribute to the care of the environment. It doesn't matter if you take small steps every day or decide to take part in school cleaning - any help will make your school cleaner!

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Daily cleaning

1. 1 Dry your feet when entering the school building. Students can carry dirt, pollen and leaves into their shoes on their shoes, making the floors look dirty. To avoid this, dry your feet before going inside.
   • If there are no rugs at the entrance, then dry your feet on the iron grate before entering the school.
   • If there are no rugs at the entrance, ask the school principal to install them. Offer to start raising money to buy rugs if your school is on a budget.
   • When it's dirty outside (this is especially true in autumn and winter), carry a change of shoes with you.
2. 2 Dispose of trash in the trash cans. Although it may seem to you that a candy wrapper that falls out of your pocket is a trifle, when there is more garbage, the school will look like a dump. If you notice someone drop something, pick it up and throw it in the trash.
   • If you see a used napkin or something unpleasant on the ground, lift it up with a napkin to avoid getting your hands dirty.
   • Ask your friends to follow your example and collect the trash they find.
3. 3 Recycle paper, glass and plastic. Because recycling helps reduce the amount of garbage that ends up in landfills, you will not only keep your school clean, but also help the environment.
   • If your school is not participating in a recycling program, try to convince your teachers, head teachers, or principal.
4. 4 Clean up unnecessary things after you. If you've picked up a book from a classroom shelf or used a microscope in the lab, remember to put everything back in place when you no longer need them. Things scattered around the classroom create unnecessary clutter.
5. 5 Be sure to tidy up the dining table before leaving. Do not leave milk bags, rolled napkins, or pieces of food on the table. Push the chairs back in and make sure you don't drop anything on the floor.
6. 6 Wipe up any spills immediately. If you spill a drink, wipe it up immediately. Use paper towels or ask your teacher for a mop to clean up the mess.
7. 7 Be careful around the stands inside the school. Sometimes teachers display dioramas, artwork, or science projects at school to showcase the achievements of their students. When passing one of these stands, try not to bump into it or topple it, as it will not end well.

Method 2 of 2: Organizing a cleanup event

1. 1 Obtain a cleaning permit from the school administration. Organize a cleanup event with students, teachers, and even parents. Spend it at lunchtime, after school, or on weekends.
   • Talk to the director about organizing the event. Think over all the details in advance and formulate specific goals that you plan to achieve during the event.
   • For example, you might say, "We'd like to invite a group of students on Saturday to collect trash on the playground and clean the classroom windows."
   • Before the meeting, ask teachers and students to sign a petition in support of the event.
2. 2 Collect cleaning supplies. If the school already has everything you need, borrow them for cleaning.Otherwise, you will have to conduct a fundraiser to purchase all the accessories you need for cleaning. Depending on the objectives of the event, you will need:
   • latex gloves;
   • cleaner with bleach;
   • work clothes;
   • garbage bags;
   • feather panicles;
   • toilet brushes;
   • garden accessories.
3. 3 Spread information about the event. If you've gotten permission to do the cleaning, ask if you can also post flyers highlighting the upcoming event. The class teachers can tell their students about this during the classroom hour, or, with the director's permission, you can do it yourself at the next line.
   • Don't underestimate the power of word of mouth. Let your friends help you find other students interested in participating.
   • Say something like, “Look, we're going here on Saturday to clean up the school. And then maybe we'll even drop by for pizza. Why don't you come and help? "
4. 4 Divide students into groups on the day of the activity. Give each group a different task. Thanks to this approach, people will not wander aimlessly around the territory or clean up in a place that another person is responsible for.
   • For example, assign one group to wash graffiti off the walls in the restroom and another to weed weeds and leaves outside the school.
5. 5 Focus on cleaning up the areas that are usually overlooked. Don't waste your time cleaning areas that the janitor or students regularly clean up when cleaning the school grounds. Set aside a day to do things that are often neglected, such as cleaning auditorium chairs or wiping cabinet tops.
   • Ask permission to plant flowers, for example, in a flower bed at the school entrance.
6. 6 Follow the safety rules when cleaning. Read and follow all requirements on cleaning agents carefully. Wear rubber gloves when handling chemical cleaners such as bleach.
   • To avoid contamination, do not touch used tissues when emptying the trash cans. Put on disposable gloves and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water when you're done.
7. 7 Make housekeeping a regular activity. If the event is successful, obtain permission to set up a club that will regularly clean up the school. Meet once a week, every day at lunchtime, or only once every quarter, depending on the workload and the director's approval.