Considerations for a Hygienic Bathroom
People tend to try and avoid contracting the flu virus during the flu season. It is more likely to catch the virus in a public places such as restaurants, schools, business offices and retail facilities.
There are even more hazardous parasites, viruses and bacteria – like H1N1 ans MRSA, which could also be present in public restrooms.
Contaminants can be transferred to soap dispenses, paper towel dispensers, water faucets and trash cans. The state of a restroom can be the deciding factor for many patron’s as to whether or not they will be returning.
Contaminants can be transferred to soap dispenses, paper towel dispensers, water faucets and trash cans. The state of a restroom can be the deciding factor for many patron’s as to whether or not they will be returning.
Even the tidiest of restrooms are subject to contamination. Since water encourages the growth of bacteria, microorganisms can be present even in places that appear to be clean.
For a truly hygienic restroom, one would need to give some thought to the physical design and installing the the most appropriate fixtures. Stringent and regular
Keeping Touch to a Minimum
Hands-free or touch-free hand dryers, soap dispenses and toilets need to be considered if your goal is to have a restroom that is hygienic.
These types of fixtures are normally controlled by motion sensors, which eliminates the need to touch a dispenser or faucet.
Hands-free fixtures can help to prevent the cross-contamination that normally occurs. It is for this reason that it is an investment for the well-being of everyone. There are other ways to ensure that the restroom is hygienic and safe.
Six key Issues to Take Into Consideration
The physical design – You need to make sure that all the counter tops, urinals and toilets are at the correct height and the correct distance away from walls, depending on the age of the people who will be using them.
Make sure that all trash receptacles, soap dispenses, hand dryers and toilet paper holders need to be placed where they will be needed the most.
Fixtures – All of these should be hands-free in order to reduce cross-contamination. This may mean that you will need to replace old fixtures.
Retarding contamination – Some manufacturers (hand dryers)offer antimicrobial technology, which shields against the build up of bacteria. This makes them 99% effective against bacteria like MRSA and E.coli.
Using antimicrobial floor and wall paint can add further protection against bacteria. Toilets, grout, tiles and counter tops are also available with antimicrobial additives for a mold and germ-free restroom.
Wheelchair accessibility – make sure that there is enough space in the stalls for wheelchair users to turn properly. Position in-stall trash receptacles in a manner that they do not interfere with the users.
It is also important to consider parents with young children, as they will also require extra space.
Trash receptacles – Paper towels can cause the bins to overflow, which provides an area for potential bacteria growth. It also makes the restroom look untidy and unclean.
Hand dryers help to keep restrooms looking cleaner. The motors that are in automatic hand-dryers can last up to 15 years long.
Soap dispensers – Just like paper towels, soap on counter tops can make restrooms look unclean and might even discourage people from washing their hands.
Using foam dispensers that are drip-free are much more hygienic than using liquid soap dispensers. If people see a mess when they come into a restroom, they will often not want to use the facilities.
Regular Maintenance Made Easier
Not Many people enjoy cleaning restrooms, but when you use the correct fixtures, it makes it much easier to keep the area clean.
Public restrooms that do not have these facilities will often need a group of people to keep them clean, which adds to costs at the end of the day. There is also the fact that your employees are at higher risk of infection.
Where there is water, there is viruses, bacteria and parasites. Making use of the basic design principles and taking advantage of new technology can dramatically reduce the amount of bacteria and germs that are present in restrooms. After all, clean spaces will reduce the risk of infection for anyone who uses public facilities, including yourself and your staff. This is especially important in places where there is heavy traffic flow, like office buildings, schools and so forth. Contact us for your Dallas area janitorial and commercial cleaning service needs. You can call [phone_text_btn] for the fastest response.
