Nobody wants to go to a poorly maintained toilet. Whether in an office, school, restaurant, or leisure facility, poor toilet cleanliness can ruin your day, damage your brand’s reputation, and negatively impact everyone's health. But we've got good news for you: Maintaining excellent toilet hygiene doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are five simple ways to keep your sanitary facilities fresh, clean, and welcoming for everyone.
1. Regular and proper cleaning
OK, we'll start with an easy one: it may seem obvious, but regular cleaning is the basis of toilet hygiene. Cleaning schedules can depend on the number of users - easily measured with a people counter in the doorway - but should take place at least once or twice a day. Don't just focus on the toilet bowl; pay attention to flush buttons, door handles, sinks, and soap dispensers; the surfaces everyone touches frequently. Regular cleaning significantly reduces the presence of germs and bacteria on surfaces, ensuring better hygiene in the bathroom.
Tip: Put a cleaning schedule on the toilet door. People appreciate seeing that toilet hygiene is a priority.
2. Provide must-have hygiene products
No one wants to find themselves in a toilet that has run out of toilet paper just when you need it most. This can lead to very uncomfortable situations when using the toilet. Therefore, always make sure that must-have hygiene products such as toilet paper, soap, hand drying supplies, and hand disinfectants are readily available. Also, consider adding extra hygiene products, such as toilet seat cleaners. These are a great solution for public toilet cleanliness, for quick manual cleaning between official cleaning rounds. Tampon and pad dispensers ensure that menstruating visitors are never uncomfortable. And don't forget the sanitary bin, which is essential for the discreet and correct disposal of menstrual waste. These additions promote better personal hygiene and thus an optimal user experience.
Tip: Check the fill levels regularly and replenish products where necessary to avoid unpleasant surprises when someone thinks: ‘I need to use the toilet!’.
3. Choose smart, non-touch solutions
Non-touch solutions make a big difference in toilet sanitation. Touchless soap dispensers, sensor taps, and automatic toilet flushes significantly reduce the number of surfaces that users must touch, improving overall washroom cleanliness and lowering the risk of cross-contamination. With these practical and convenient solutions, your visitors will be very satisfied with your sanitary toilet facilities.
Tip: If you want to give the users of your toilets a little more comfort, install sensor-controlled sanitary bins for maximum bathroom hygiene and ease of use.
4. Improve ventilation and prevent unpleasant odors
Good ventilation is not only pleasant, but also important for maintaining toilet hygiene. Poor ventilation leads to moisture build-up, which causes bacteria to grow and produces unpleasant odors. Make sure your toilets are well ventilated. This can be done naturally by opening windows, or mechanically by using exhaust fans.
Measures to combat unpleasant odors, such as air fresheners or odor-neutralizing fragrance dispensers, can significantly improve the overall toilet experience. Pleasant-smelling toilets ensure a pleasant toilet experience and encourage the proper use of toilet facilities.
Tip: Mount fragrance dispensers to maintain a pleasant atmosphere. Make sure the dispenser is suitable for the number of cubic meters of air in the washroom, so that the effect is not too little, but also not too overwhelming. Place several dispensers if necessary.
5. Encourage good hygiene practices
The cleanest toilets and washrooms depend on the cooperation of their users. Encourage everyone who uses your toilet – employees, customers, or students – to follow good restroom hygiene practices by means of clear signage and friendly reminders. Posters showing proper hand-washing techniques, responsible waste disposal, and respectful toilet rules or etiquette raise awareness and improve hygiene.
Tip: Humorous, positive messages often work better than strict or negative instructions and help build a common sense of responsibility for maintaining hygiene and keeping the toilet clean.
Why good toilet hygiene matters
Excellent toilet cleanliness is about showing respect for users and promoting health. Poorly maintained toilets spread germs quickly, increasing the risk of illnesses such as colds, flu, and stomach flu. Clean toilets show that you care for the users of your facility and promote hygiene. Improving toilet sanitation can even reduce absenteeism in the workplace.
Visitors associate a clean toilet with the quality of a business. For restaurants, this can mean positive reviews, thanks to their good restroom cleanliness, and in workplaces it contributes to the reputation of the company. This encourages repeat visits and/or increases satisfaction.
Five ways of keeping the toilet clean
To summarize everything for you: here are the most important ways to maintain toilet hygiene
- Ensure regular cleaning schedules for optimal toilet hygiene.
- Provide essential hygiene products to maintain bathroom cleanliness.
- Install smart, non-touch solutions to boost toilet sanitation.
- Improve ventilation to support pleasant experiences and washroom cleanliness.
- Encourage users to follow clear toilet rules and comfort room guidelines.
At CWS Hygiene, we know the value of a clean, welcoming washroom and toilet. With the help of these five simple tips, you can ensure a pleasant washroom experience that everyone will appreciate. Let's keep it clean!
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