How To Solve 2 Big Away-From-Home Restroom Problems

Proper restroom care is paramount at away-from-home facilities. (Photo courtesy of Kimberly-Clark Professional)

Restrooms can make or break a building’s overall impression as it pertains to regular occupants and visitors. Having clean, well-stocked restrooms is essential to the satisfaction of tenants and guests, according to Kimberly-Clark Professional. Foul odors and waste are common issues.

Problem: A Smelly Restroom

By nature, restrooms aren’t always the freshest smelling spaces in a building. However, once some of the underlying causes of odor are addressed, those in charge of restroom care are on their way to fresher, cleaner washrooms. Some of these causes include foul smells from toilets, overflowing sanitary bins in cubicles, fresheners that mask odors instead of eliminating them and poor air circulation.

Solution: Vigilance And Increased Air Care

• Maintain a consistent maintenance schedule to alert staff to make regular checks;
• Open any windows to let in fresh air or add plants to help purify the air and generate oxygen;
• Take advantage of automatically flushing toilets; and,
• Consider installing an air care system.

Problem: Too Much Waste

Waste from hand towels can certainly pile up. However, there are other areas of the restroom where excess use can become a concern as well. Hand soap can splash on surfaces and toilet tissue can accumulate on the floor.

Solution: Dispensers With Controlled Dispensing

• Excessive hand towel, soap and toilet paper usage can create unsightly messes and contribute to over-consumption of consumables. Create a cleaning checklist so tenants can see what’s been cleaned and how often;
• Install a soap dispenser system that delivers a measured amount of cleanser; and,
• Switch to hand towel systems designed to deliver one sheet at a time.

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