Imagine your kids at the end of another busy school day: backpacks dropped at the door, snack wrappers scattered around, and, of course, the glow and chatter of tablets and laptops. Screens represent the new era of homework and classroom connectivity, and as schools shift from paper assignments to more digital learning models, you have a new source of germs to worry about.
Lunch tables, classrooms, and buses are crawling with dust, grime, bacteria, and allergens that your kids will inevitably touch and bring home. And no matter how often or how well they wash their hands, their screens are keeping the score. It raises the question: How dirty is your phone screen?
Maid Brigade can’t sanitize your screens for you, but we can sanitize all the places those screens end up: couches, countertops, desks, and floors. We also believe that a healthy home is the foundation of a happy, fulfilling life, which is why we’re advocating for a new back to school cleaning routine featuring professional cleaners.
Seriously, How Dirty is Your Phone?
Did you know that your phone screen can be 10x dirtier than the average toilet seat? (Yikes!) It’s true! All touchscreens harbor bacteria, allergens, and viruses from buses, schools, cafeterias, and public restrooms. Your kids are using these devices everywhere, from their beds to the kitchen counters, and, chances are, they’re using your phone, too. Every time fingers move from a school desk to a device—and then that device rests on your couch, bed, or kitchen counter—germs get a free ride into your home environment.
The Germ Trail: Where Devices Go, Germs Follow
Let’s take a walk through the average after-school routine:
- Tablet on the couch: snack crumbs and screen time
- Chromebook on the kitchen counter: bacteria next to dinner prep
- Phone on the bed: allergens transferred to pillows and bedding
Now picture this same routine during cold and flu season. All those germs can pose a serious risk to your overall household health, but with regular cleanings of your shared spaces (especially soft surfaces like upholstery and carpet), you have a better chance of keeping germs at bay.
What Parents Can Do (Plus What Maid Brigade Does Best)
You can’t stop devices from coming home, but you can reduce the risk to your family’s health.
Simple at-home habits:
- Clean devices regularly with an electronics-safe disinfectant wipe.
- Encourage handwashing right after school and before meals.
- Create a “tech zone” where devices are used, limiting their travel around the house.
Where Maid Brigade comes in:
- We deep clean the surfaces that see the most device contact: couches, rugs, countertops, desks, and more.
- Our non-toxic, high-tech cleaning methods remove dust, allergens, and bacteria without introducing harsh chemicals into your home.
- We work around your family’s schedule, so cleaning day feels seamless and refreshing rather than disruptive.
The Safe and Healthy Home Promise
For us, cleaning is about protecting your family’s health and giving you peace of mind.
We know parents are juggling enough during the school year. Between homework, sports, and the everyday chaos of family life, you shouldn’t have to add “deep clean the couch” to your to-do list. That’s where we come in, with the care, reliability, and attention to detail that helps you enjoy your home without any added stress.
A Clean Start for the School Year
Your kids’ devices will always come home with them. The germs don’t have to stay.Start this school year with a home that’s as clean, healthy, and ready for learning as your child’s classroom. Schedule your cleaning today!
