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Celebrate National Custodian Day on Oct. 2 with a special thank you to all of the hardworking custodians out there! This day was created in 1985 as a way to recognize and appreciate the countless hours custodians put in every day to ensure that schools, offices, and other public places are clean and safe for everyone. So be sure to show your appreciation this year by giving your favorite custodian an extra smile or “thank you”!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebration Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Custodian Day was first created to honor the hard work that custodians contribute to schools and workplaces.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gaining Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 90s, the holiday gained more recognition as various organizations endorsed and celebrated it to honor their staff.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beyond Schools and Offices</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 2000s, the holiday was not only recognized in schools and offices, but also in public spaces and private organizations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Social Media Influence</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the rise of social media, people started sharing their appreciation online during National Custodian Day, increasing its visibility.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pandemic Prominence</div><div class='timeline-text'>The importance of custodians was amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, with their role in ensuring sanitation and safety being crucial.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Today's Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Custodian Day continues to be celebrated annually, with people showing their appreciation with kind words, gifts, or small acts of kindness.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a thank-you card</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to write a heartfelt thank you card for your custodial staff. Show them how much their hard work and dedication is appreciated.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring your custodial staff together with a potluck lunch or dinner. Ask everyone to bring something to share and enjoy an afternoon of food and fellowship.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Wear a special badge</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create some special badges that say “Thank You Custodian” and distribute them to your custodial staff on National Custodian Day. Encourage everyone to wear them proudly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organise a small party for your custodians and treat them to cake, snacks, and drinks. Give small tokens of appreciation as part of the celebration.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Give out awards</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Recognise outstanding custodians by giving out awards such as “Best Cleaner” or “Most Innovative Custodian”.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Custodians maintain a clean and safe environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Custodians are essential for maintaining the hygiene and safety of any public or private facility. They work hard to keep places like schools, hospitals, and offices spick-and-span so that everyone who visits can enjoy a comfortable, healthy environment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Custodians help prevent the spread of disease</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Custodians play an important role in keeping facilities free of dirt, debris, and germs. This helps to reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses that could otherwise cause illnesses among staff and guests.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Custodian help preserve property</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Custodians are also responsible for taking care of facility property. By doing regular cleaning and maintenance tasks, custodians can help extend the life of furniture, appliances, and other items which saves money in the long run!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>National Custodian Day originally centered around schools.</h3><p class='facts-content'>The idea for the holiday was conceived to mainly appreciate the custodians in schools, as they play a significant role in maintaining clean and safe environments for students and staff. However, it has now extended to custodians everywhere.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Custodians often work unseen hours.</h3><p class='facts-content'>Most of the major cleaning and maintenance carried out by custodians happens either early in the morning or late at night when other employees or students are not around.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Custodians have a wide range of skills outside cleaning.</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many custodians are also adept at basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, patching up wall damage, adjusting heating, fixing minor plumbing issues, and more.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The profession is crucial for business continuity.</h3><p class='facts-content'>If buildings aren't properly maintained and cleaned, operations could come to a grinding halt. Thus, every business indirectly depends on the valuable work of custodians to stay up and running.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Custodians often act as first responders in emergencies.</h3><p class='facts-content'>In situations such as leaks, floods, or fire hazards, the custodian is often the first on scene. They are largely responsible for averting potential disasters and preserving safety before specialist technicians arrive.</p></div></div>
National Custodian Day is celebrated on October 2 every year. In 2024, National Custodian Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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