The cafeteria is the source of food, fun, and students touching everything in sight—and perhaps the most important space in your school to keep clean. Fortunately for you and your janitorial staff, keeping cafeteria furniture clean can be simple.

Lunchroom Tables

Most cafeteria tables are made with laminate tabletops, which are highly resistant to wear and tear and, best of all, a breeze to keep clean. Simply use a mixture of warm water and mild detergent to clean down every tabletop after each lunch period. Use a mixture of baking soda and a mild cleaner with a stiff bristle brush to remove any stubborn stains.

Cafeteria Chairs and Stools

Most chairs and stools in the lunch room are made of plastic or resin. To clean, use warm water and mild detergent after each lunch period. You can wipe down metal legs on both chairs and tables with a damp cloth and warm water.

Regular Maintenance

Keeping cafeterias clean is not difficult work so long as it’s addressed regularly. Cafeteria furniture should be completely cleaned after every lunch period. So if your school offers multiple lunch periods, the cafeteria should be wiped down after each. The lunchroom should also be cleaned at the beginning of each day to wipe away any germs and debris remaining from after-school programs or any events that may have occurred in the cafeteria the night before.