No one likes having to use a public restroom. It’s usually a last resort situation because you never know how clean it will be. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same level of bathroom etiquette, and some people leave quite a mess behind! There are even some businesses that don’t clean their restrooms as often as they should. But hopefully, that’s not yours!
If you are a considerate business owner who takes pride in a clean and safe space for your customers, you may sometimes feel like cleaning your restrooms is a futile exercise. As soon you get them clean, someone could come along and leave a mess! We’re sorry if you feel that way, and we are available to help take that nasty task off your to-do list. Because unfortunately, even if you are hyper diligent about regularly cleaning your business restrooms, they’re still dirtier than you know. Here are a few reasons why:
- Aerosol droplets that are stirred up and released when the toilet flushes can go as high as three feet into the air! That means that pretty much every surface in a restroom stall is covered in microscopic toilet leftovers.
- Aerosol droplets can be sucked into ventilation systems or linger in poorly ventilated restrooms. These droplets can contain viruses, including COVID-19 and other diseases. For example, an outbreak of Sars was linked to a poorly ventilated restroom in Hong Kong in 2003. In that case, nearly 300 people became sick.
- Nearly half of the aerosols produced when using the restroom fly above the toilet seat. The only way to stop this is by putting the lid down before flushing, but many public restrooms don’t have toilet seat covers.
Now that you are thoroughly grossed out let’s talk about how to keep your restrooms clean. The most important thing about cleaning a restroom is frequency. They should be cleaned often, even several times a day, depending on how busy they are. It’s the only way to cut back on germ build-up and bacteria. Make sure to use proper disinfectants and sanitize all surfaces, especially high touchpoints.
The other preventative measure you can use is our Microshield 360 system. Since we know now that virtually every surface in a public restroom is covered in microscopic filth, you need something that protects the surface. The Microshield 360 system is the answer. Using electrostatic technology (so every part of the surface is covered), the solution bonds to the surface and forms an antimicrobial layer that kills germs and bacteria on contact. The results last for up to one year, and it’s your best bet for a spotless restroom.
Public restrooms are dirty. There’s no other way to say it. But they don’t have to be. With our help, you can be confident that your restrooms are clean and safe for your customers!
