Hygiene non-conformities in bathrooms

Hygiene and sanitation non-compliances in bathrooms are still all too common. In this article, we'll look at what generally needs to be improved, including the most common non-compliances and solutions.

Washing products and health

First of all, believe it or not, some janitors are still not convinced that wearing gloves is necessary! Janitors are the ones who have to remove bacteria, so if they are not protected, imagine the rest. A few years ago, wearing gloves was not fashionable and was even frowned upon. Added to the problem that the chemicals were very damaging, these janitors suffered! With their cracked hands, wearing gloves has become a minimum.

Speaking of cleaning products, chemical manufacturers have worked very hard since then. Most of these well-known companies now have eco-friendly washing productse very effective. It is therefore no longer necessary to use washing products that you choke on just by opening the cap.

Microfiber and color coding

Suppliers have also developed a range of microfiber clothsI prefer these types of cloths because they don't leave lint and are also effective. Their weave helps dissolve dirt as well as absorb liquid. This helps eliminate bacteria. We've already talked about the color code to use to avoid cross-contamination. You can find this article why microfiber washing.

Washing frequency

Washing should be done daily. If your building has a high volume of people, it may even be necessary to visit the bathrooms several times to check for tidiness and clean up. This will generally be done once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening. If your facility operates 24 hours a day, nighttime hours will also be added.

Washing methods

A basic principle to observe, we always clean from the cleanest to the most dirty. So, in this picture, the cleanest would be the stains on the walls, the counter, the dispensers, the faucets and the inside of the sink finally. According to the color code, we would take the yellow microfiber cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'd like to draw your attention to a few points in these two photos. The bathrooms, like the kitchenette, don't belong to anyone. Therefore, the housekeeping attendant is expected to ensure the general order of the bathroom. If there are soap dishes on the counter, or other items, such as towels, they will need to be put back in order. If the soap dishes are leaking, management will need to be notified. Because hand soap is slightly acidic. And if it leaks onto the counter, you'll see that some stains won't come off.

Additionally, there are some things that are often overlooked when it comes to faucets. If you don't want to have to do a second cleaning to remove excess calcium, you should thoroughly clean the area around the faucet, as well as the handle.

So, following this basic principle, after the walls, counters and sinks, what do you think is the next step?

Maintenance of toilets and urinals

For toilets and urinals, use a red microfiber cloth around the edges and a slightly acidic toilet cleaner. You could use a toilet mop for the inside. But this should be changed regularly. Note that applying the product alone is not enough to remove bacteria. rubbing is necessaryKnowing that we must clean from the cleanest to the dirtiest, we will start with the walls and dividing walls, then the exterior of the urinal (including the bottom) and we will finish with the interior.

Never leave the product unrinsed. Why? Because until you rinse, an acidic (or alkaline) product continues to work. See our article on the pH scale about this.

 

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