Routine office cleaning is crucial for preventing the spread of illnesses and keeping the space pleasant for employees and clients. Hiring a professional janitorial service to disinfect bathrooms at the end of each day will help keep the area sanitary. However, if you're a business owner or office manager, you might wonder how to ensure cleanliness between appointments. Learn more about how to keep toilets, sinks, and frequently touched surfaces sanitary in the guide below.

How to Promote Cleanliness in Office Bathrooms

1. Encourage Hand-Washing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends washing hands with soap and warm water for a minimum of 20 seconds frequently throughout the workday, and especially after using the restroom. Hang bulletins on stall doors, on mirrors, and near sink areas that remind employees and clients to wash their hands using the correct method. This can prevent harmful microbes from getting onto commonly touched faucets and door handles and spreading to other areas of the building. Proper maintenance also keeps people from contracting potentially serious bacterial infections and viruses.

2. Keep Sinks & Countertops Clean 

Ask your employees to leave the countertops and basins clean and dry after they use sinks. Encourage them to use paper towels to wipe off the surface if they see spilled soap droplets or standing water. This will prevent moisture and soap from drying and forming unsightly residues. If left unaddressed, they could potentially cause permanent discoloration.

3. Flush Toilets After Each Use 

In addition to producing foul aromas, leaving waste in toilets can cause the porcelain or ceramic to stain. Add a note to bathroom stall bulletins that reminds workers and visitors to flush after each use. Politely request that they wipe any visible residue off the seat with toilet tissue before washing their hands.

4. Promote Proper Feminine Product Disposal

Feminine hygiene products, such as sanitary napkins and tampons, can cause toilet clogs that lead to raw sewage backups and bathroom flooding. Put a note on stall doors that encourages wrapping these items in tissue before placing them in garbage bins to prevent property damage and toxic waste exposure. Include wastebaskets in each stall to make this easier. 

Keep your public bathroom in top shape with daily office cleaning from Compass Cleaning Solutions. This team provides janitorial services that include the use of environmentally responsible products to thoroughly disinfect and sanitize businesses throughout Tempe, AZ. They also offer day porter and post-construction cleanup services, as well as terminal cleaning for medical facilities. Call (602) 606-7900 to set up a regular office cleaning schedule, and visit them online to submit a free quote request.