Here’s the truth, most people don’t want to use the restroom in a business. They do it because they don’t have a choice. We would all much rather use the restroom in our home because we know it’s nice and clean. There’s nothing worse than using a public restroom that’s not clean. It’s unpleasant, frustrating, and it makes the business look bad.
Clean public restrooms should be a high priority for business owners. One survey from Cleanlink found that 75% of US adults said they wouldn’t return to a restaurant with a dirty bathroom. Many equated a dirty restroom with the cleanliness of the whole business. No matter what your business is, clean restrooms should be a top priority.
Public restrooms are full of germs and bacteria, from many different people. They should be cleaned daily or hourly depending on how often they are used. Make sure that your team has a proper procedure in place for properly cleaning the restroom. Sloppy work will only spread germs and bacteria around. Here are some of our best restroom cleaning tips.
- Use gloves. Gloves are an absolute necessity to protect yourself from bacteria and to avoid spreading germs around.
- Make sure to temporarily close the bathroom while you are cleaning it so that you are able to clean every surface.
- Use bathroom cleaners designed for surfaces in the bathroom. Follow all cleaning instructions and make sure to leave the cleaner on the surface for the recommended time.
- Start with the toilets and urinals. Remove visible stains, especially at the base of the toilet and near the toilet bowl. Use a good toilet bowl treatment and flush when finished.
- Clean the sinks, taps, and surfaces, and then disinfect. Make sure that all high-touch areas are thoroughly disinfected regularly.
- Don’t forget the walls and stall doors. These areas are often touched as people lean, get up or move around. Make sure they are regularly cleaned.
- If you have a diaper changing surface make sure it is regularly cleaned and disinfected.
- Change out garbages, toilet paper, and paper towel dispensers. Make sure to disinfect these areas as well.
- Clean the floors last. Make sure to get right in next to the toilet as this area can be full of bacteria and germs.
Cleaning the restroom is not the most fun job in the world, but it is a necessary one. Ensure that your business’s restrooms are always spic and span, and your customers will be happy when they have to use them. If you require janitorial services to help you stay on top of this task, give us a call.