With September on the horizon, many janitors continue to work hard to get schools ready for the chaos of fall. From the floors to the restrooms, high-traffic areas need special attention as hygiene and sanitation remain top priorities.
If your facility sees an increase in traffic in the fall, taking a preventative approach to keeping restrooms clean can ensure you are prepared for when higher volumes mean more maintenance, labour, and stress on your teams.
Choose your products
Create an inventory of products that address all issues you may encounter to stay prepared and able to react quickly when needed. Along with cleaning supplies, this includes stocking products like hand sanitizer so you can accommodate a higher volume of use. Along with building inventories, check to make sure that soap and paper dispensers, sanitization stations, and toilet paper holders are in working order and make any necessary repairs, so they are ready for visitors.
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Create a schedule
Stay ahead of the volume of traffic with a regular cleaning schedule. If you don’t have a smart system that monitors inventory levels, be sure to include manual checks to make sure supplies stay filled and restrooms are cleaned. Schedule regular deep cleaning to address out-of-the-way areas that may not be cleaned thoroughly throughout the day. Ensure that you schedule your staff appropriately, allocating enough time for your team to get the job done correctly.
Clean first
Ensure that staff is trained on the proper ways to keep restrooms clean. Cleaning refers to removing dirt and debris from all surfaces. Sanitizing means reducing germs after cleaning to promote safety. Disinfecting kills all germs from surfaces after cleaning, using strong bleach solutions or chemicals.
Keeping your restroom clean and sanitized during high-traffic times means safer staff and guests, a more enjoyable experience, and with regular maintenance, you could even mitigate future repairs or remediation. Get ahead of those busy times with a preventative plan to keep your restroom clean and sanitized.
