Transcript PowerPoint # 5 - Instructional Resources

Disinfecting
toys, furniture
and equipment
Georgia CTAE Resource Network
Instructional Resources Office
July 2009
Sanitation of Toys and
Furniture
-To Clean is to remove visible dirt, filth or
unwanted substances or impurities from a
surface.
-To Sanitize is to reduce the bacteria and
other harmful substances on a cleaned
surface to safe levels.
-To Disinfect is to kill and inhibit the
growth of harmful bacteria and viruses.
Proper Procedures for
Cleaning and Sanitizing
• 1. Wash vigorously with hot, soapy
water. Use a brush to get into all the
cracks and crevices
• 2. Rinse with clean water
• 3. Immerse in a sanitizer solution for
at least two minutes
• 4. Air-dry or wipe with a clean
disposable towel after 2 minutes
Requirements for Childcare
Settings
• Toys are required to be cleaned and
sanitized to help reduce the spread of
diseases and illnesses.
-This needs to be done at least once a
week.
-In infant rooms and rooms where
children are not potty-trained, the toys
are to be cleaned and sanitized daily.
Requirements for Childcare
Settings cont.
-Children should be closely supervised
during playtime.
-Contamination of hands, toys and
other objects such as tables and
chairs all play a role in the spread of
disease in child care centers.
The Spread of Germs
-When children put toys in their mouths or
touch toys, cribs and furniture and other
surfaces with hands that have been in
their mouths during play, these items
become contaminated with their saliva.
The Spread of Germs
-Child to child interactions easily
spread germs if not supervised
properly.
-The cleaning and sanitizing of all
surfaces will help reduce the spread
of infection and disease among
children and childcare staff.
Choosing Toys
- Good rule of thumb- choose toys that
can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
-This would include:
Plastic Legos- that can be thrown
in a mesh bag and put into
dishwasher.
Choosing Toys cont.
- Soft, plush toys, dress-up clothes
and pillows that are machine
washable.
- A bin labeled "soiled" or "dirty" may
be used for toys that have been
placed in the mouth or otherwise
contaminated with bodily fluids.
Recourses
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