This fact sheet outlines the key components of a
comprehensive cleaning program; describes the difference between
cleaning,
sanitizing and disinfecting; and provides tips and best practices for
athletic directors, physical educators, and coaches to
prevent the spread of communicable disease.
School athletic facilities
pose a special risk for spreading infectious diseases such as
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) because of the
potential for skin-to-skin and surface-to-skin contact among students
and athletes.