When the school year ends, student devices come back in every condition imaginable.
Some are dusty. Some have stickers or residue. Some need updates, repairs, reimaging, or a closer look before they can be placed back into students’ hands. For district IT teams, managing that volume internally can quickly become time-consuming.
That’s where Arey Jones’ summer cleaning service comes in.
While students and staff are on break, our team helps districts reset their device fleets so technology is clean, functional, organized, and ready for the next school year.
More Than Cleaning: A Full Device Reset
Summer cleaning is about more than wiping down devices.
Arey Jones supports districts with a full process designed to prepare student devices for the next term. As devices are returned, our team can collect, inventory, and scan each unit while gathering any additional information requested by the district.
This helps create a clear picture of what was returned, what condition devices are in, and what needs attention before the next deployment.
Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Preparing Devices
Throughout the school year, student devices go through daily wear and tear.
During summer cleaning, Arey Jones can meticulously clean each device by removing dust, disinfecting surfaces, and eliminating stickers or residue. This process helps ensure devices are returned in a cleaner, more usable condition before they go back into classrooms.
Reimaging, Powerwashing, and Updates
Summer is also an ideal time to refresh device software and settings.
Depending on district needs, devices can be reimaged, powerwashed, or restored. Our team can also perform required updates during this window, helping districts avoid delays or disruptions once school is back in session.
Function Checks and Repairs
Every device goes through a full function assessment to identify issues before the next school year begins.
Because Arey Jones teams are certified to repair all major brands, covered repairs can be completed at no additional cost. For devices outside of manufacturer warranty, districts have options for quoting, invoice billing, decommissioning, or value recovery.
This gives schools a clearer path forward, whether a device should be repaired, replaced, or retired.
Repackaged and Ready for Delivery
Once cleaning, updates, assessments, and repairs are complete, devices are repackaged and prepared for delivery back to school sites.
The goal is simple: help districts start the next term with devices that are organized, functional, and ready to support learning from day one.
Supporting Districts When It Matters Most
Summer may be a break for students, but it is one of the most important planning windows for district technology teams.
Arey Jones’ summer cleaning service helps reduce the burden on internal teams by handling the detailed work behind device readiness: collection, inventory, cleaning, updates, assessments, repairs, and delivery preparation.
Trusted by school districts for over 45 years, Arey Jones is dedicated to supporting K–12 technology environments with services designed around the realities of education.
To learn more, visit areyjones.com.