Berlin School Cleanliness Survey Highlights Persistent Issues with Student Toilets

A new survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction with cleanliness in Berlin's public schools, prompting plans for improved cleaning oversight and potential daily maintenance.

• An online survey conducted by the Berlin Statistical Office rated school cleanliness an average of 3 out of 5, with student toilets scoring the lowest at 4.
• Students were more critical of toilet conditions than staff, citing dirty floors, walls, and fixtures as key concerns.
• The Berlin education administration plans to equip janitors with tablets to document cleaning performance and improve oversight.
• Daily cleaning, including toilets and high-traffic areas, is under consideration but depends on available budgetary resources.
• The German Toilet Organization (GTO) is developing a national support portal to address widespread issues with school toilets, reflecting growing attention to the problem.

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