can keep
restrooms clean and sanitary by following a two-level cleaning
schedule that combines regular daily cleaning with weekly deep
cleaning.
Trash removal, surface cleaning, disinfection,
and restocking supplies should occur daily in most commercial or
office restrooms. Facilities in airports, restaurants, and other
high-traffic sites may need more frequent touch-up cleaning and
restocking of soap and paper supplies.
Routine cleaning involves removing trash and
replacing can liners; refilling dispensers; dusting high
surfaces; cleaning toilets and urinals with a nonacid bowl
cleaner;
cleaning showers with a non-acid soap remover; cleaning mirrors
and other glass surfaces; cleaning walls, ceiling, partitions,
doors, and light switches; disinfecting all surfaces and
fixtures; and vacuuming and wet mopping with a
cleaner/disinfectant.
Some products combine cleaning and disinfecting
ingredients into one container. These combined products work
well only on surfaces that are already relatively clean. For
dirty surfaces, it is important to clean first, then apply a
separate disinfectant.
Fairly mild products are available for daily
restroom cleaning. Such products are reasonably safe to use and
have little environmental impact. Check the supplier’s
directions, and mix the cleaning product with as much water as
possible.
