When a business leaves its bathroom cleaning work to employees, mistakes are often made. Unlike a janitor, these other employees don’t understand the unique challenges of cleaning a commercial bathroom. Not sanitizing or stocking it properly can be detrimental to your business, from spreading illness through the office to leaving customers unhappy. As the business owner or manager, you should be aware of the most common restroom-related mistakes made in commercial cleaning.

Frequent Cleaning Mistakes in Bathrooms

1. Putting Away a Wet Toilet Brush

After scrubbing the bowl, most people put the wet toilet brush back into its holder. However, this allows the bacteria on the brush to multiply, and they will only spread the next time you use it. A janitor will instead allow the brush to dry and disinfect it between uses, so they won’t spread bathroom germs from toilet to toilet.

2. Inadequate Stocking

It can be difficult to anticipate how much use a bathroom will get and leave all the supplies in there that it needs. A janitor knows to stock the space with more supplies than it needs so people won’t run out. This includes toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and seat covers.

3. Neglecting the Sink

Bathroom sinks can have just as many germs as the toilet stalls; after all, people touch the handles after using the toilet and the moist environment is ideal for rapid bacteria growth. The sink should be disinfected every day, with special attention given to the hardware and the seams of the sink. Slow-moving drains should be fixed immediately.

Hiring professional janitorial services will ensure that every square inch of your business gets a thorough clean, and your employees can focus on their jobs. 3 of J’s Residential & Commercial Cleaning Services is the trusted cleaning company for all types of businesses in Hardin County, KY. This family-owned and -operated team offers a full range of services and is dedicated to thorough results. Contact them online or at (270) 990-7305 to request a highly trained janitor.