Overview

• A Berlin Senate survey rated overall school cleanliness at 3 out of 5, with toilets receiving the lowest score of 4, highlighting significant issues.
• Half of the students avoid using school toilets due to poor hygiene and lack of privacy, with 25% reportedly reducing food and drink intake to avoid them.
• The Senate plans to enhance cleaning oversight by equipping janitors with tablets for monitoring, increasing daytime cleaning, and addressing budget constraints.
• Privacy concerns in school toilets will be addressed through construction initiatives, including individually separated cubicles as part of a broader school infrastructure plan.
• Students and staff emphasize the role of user behavior and overcrowding in cleanliness issues, advocating for greater student participation in maintaining and designing facilities.