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Sprinkle a quarter-inch layer of baking soda on top of the vomit and nearby surrounding areas. Give it 15 minutes to absorb the liquid and disarm the chunks. Scoop up the baking soda vomit with pieces of stiff cardboard or plates, and dump each load — cardboard and all — into a grocery bag or trash bag.

Use a soft dry cloth on hard surfaces and a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner on flooring and upholstery to remove loose dirt and debris. Surfaces can then be washed with a damp cloth and a warm water and mild soap solution. Use a clear water damp cloth rinse to remove soap residue, then wipe dry.

Buses are scheduled for more extensive cleanings at least every 45 days. During these cleanings, the ceilings, windows, window ledges, walls and floors are wiped down with a variety of cleaning agents, such as degreaser, dish soap and hot water.

Use a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner to remove loose dirt and debris from upholstery. Surfaces can then be washed with warm water and mild soap solution. Remove soap residue and wipe dry. A 70% solution of isopropyl alcohol can be used as a disinfectant wipe.

Use soapy water to wash surfaces that contacted the vomit or diarrhea and all nearby surfaces, such as door knobs and toilet handles. Rinse thoroughly with plain water and wipe dry with paper towels. Clean and disinfect any non-disposable tools (mop heads) used.

Some of the most commonly used solutions to cleaning up vomit and other bodily fluids in a school will include chlorine bleach, soap and water, sawdust, and even cat litter. Chlorine bleach and soap/water are important to ensuring that the bacteria and viruses present in the vomit are wiped cleaned from the surfaces.