Your step-by-step guide to washroom success

The primary reason to keep a washroom hygienically clean is to prevent the spread of infection. However, it is also important for another reason; in many respects, people perceive the health and hygiene of a washroom as an accurate reflection of the overall health and hygiene of a facility. Unclean or unsanitary washroom facilities not only damage the image and perception of a business but may also lead to a loss of revenue from existing and potential new customers. Put simply, a clean and hygienic washroom is good for the bottom line.

Within the washroom environment, we do two things that can spread harmful bacteria; that is excrete waste and touch communal surfaces. So, as well as encouraging good hand hygiene behaviour, it is critical to implement an effective cleaning regime. Here at Jangro, we have identified an eight-step systematic approach to achieve best practice cleaning in these areas:

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Ensure all equipment required is placed within easy reach and is clean. Access to the area being cleaned should be prohibited whilst cleaning so don’t forget to place warning signs at the entrance to the washroom

Washroom Hygiene by Jangro

Before applying the cleaner, flush all toilets and then, using a toilet brush, force the water at the bottom of the bowl through the U-bend to allow the water level to drop. Doing this each time the toilet is cleaned will prevent the build- up of an unsightly water line that can harbour bacteria and unsightly lime scale.

Washroom Hygiene by Jangro

Do this whilst the surfactant cleaner is working on the toilet surfaces.

Washroom Hygiene by Jangro

Remember to pay particularly close attention to all communal surfaces that come into contact with the body such as toilet seats and covers and flush handles.Washroom Hygiene by Jangro

Vertical surfaces in the washroom include walls, doors and mirrors. Work from the bottom up from side to side to the top (hand high) to prevent any run marks down on the surface.

Washroom Hygiene by Jangro

Use tongs to remove obstructions such as hairs, tissues etc. from plug waste trap.

Washroom Hygiene by JangroAs well as checking the standard achieved, take a look at the physical state of the washroom. Report any defects immediately, especially any damage to fixtures and fittings that could cause a hygiene problem such as broken toilet seats or blocked toilets

Washroom Hygiene by JangroThe previous seven acts of cleaning are likely to have made more mess to the floor, hence cleaning the floor is the final task.

 

Download our new washroom guide  below which describes the correct procedures in more detail. It also offers helpful information and advice, e.g. how to deal with biological hazards, suitable products for the washroom, as well as suggested wall charts.

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