subject: 6 Reasons Why Washrooms And Toilets Need Extra Care [print this page] Every time you flush the toilet, thousands of tiny droplets spray through the air creating an aerosol effect that spreads germs and diseases throughout the wash room. So, the next time you are looking at renewing your commercial cleaning contract, make sure you choose somebody who is experienced enough to clean every surface in the washroom.
Washrooms and toilets need extra care when it comes to cleaning because those same water particles can be expelled like a sneeze with enough force to spread up to 80 feet! If your cleaner is not doing a good job you can imagine the health risks you are posing to your employees and visitors.
Let's look at some facts and figures so you can completely understand the reasons to take extra special care when it comes to specifying your cleaning requirements in the washroom and toilet.
The droplets which are expelled after a toilet is flushed can contain thousands of bacteria including salmonella, influenza and hepatitis not to mention faecal matter. One more sobering thought is that if you can smell it, you can taste it! Now, can you imagine a more disgusting thought?
Flushing with the toilet lid down does nothing to stop the spread of bacteria because the hundreds of thousands of bacteria that have been sprayed into the air are now lurking in the bowl waiting for someone to lift the lid.
The fine spray created with every flush can remain in the air for up to 4 hours making the spread of infection and disease even more likely.
Now that you have a better understanding of how bathrooms can be a source of harmful bacteria, you may not need any further reasons to ensure that your premises are cleaned regularly and to a standard that will stop the spread of illness through your office.
But there are other reasons for maintaining a clean and healthy washroom that have more to do with your image than anything else.
The state of your premises is a reflection of your business image and this is never more evident than in the toilets. Imagine how visitors will feel if they find your washrooms dirty and unwashed. It could be a deal breaker.
You have a duty of care to your employees in all matters of occupational health and safety and this extends to hygiene in the workplace. You owe it to your employees to provide them with clean washroom facilities so they not only feel a sense of pride in where they work but they will also come to appreciate the care that you have taken as an employer.
Clean washrooms can help prevent the spread of illnesses throughout the office and this means less absenteeism and higher productivity rates.
When you consider all the evidence, it is just common sense to make sure that your washroom facilities are kept as clean as possible, and that your office cleaning contractor is well aware of your high standards
