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Disinfecting Tips to Maintain Proper Sanitation and Hygiene in Toilets - Unilever Professional Philippines

Disinfecting Tips to Maintain Proper Sanitation and Hygiene in Toilets

An organization’s restroom speaks volumes about its cleaning standards. Toilets are breeding grounds for bacteria and source for cross-contamination. Here, contagious diseases could potentially be spread through contact with commonly used surfaces such as faucets, sinks, paper towel dispensers, doors and soap dispensers. 

There is a difference between cleaning and disinfecting, which are performed with different cleaning products. Cleaning refers to the removal of visible surface contaminants, usually with soap, water and enzymatic detergents or with sophisticated cleaning machines. Disinfecting on the other hand, refers to killing a high percentage of germs on a surface or rendering them incapable of reproducing. Disinfecting is the most important part of restroom cleaning. It is also the part that many cleaners often miss out or perform incorrectly.

Here are some important tips to keep your restroom clean and prevent the spread of germs:

Understanding Disinfection Basics

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Did you know it is important to read the instructions for use on disinfectants to make sure you are using them correctly? For example, it is crucial to understand if the product requires dilution prior to use or leaving the product to sit for some time before wiping or rinsing it off. Many disinfecting products require rinsing after use and may only be effective at killing germs on surfaces, not in the air. To maximise the effectiveness of your chosen disinfectants, you should read the instructions printed on the packaging to understand how they work. A thorough understanding of hygiene and disinfection is extremely important in the cleaning industry, where it is challenging to find trained manpower.

How Often Should I Disinfect?

To keep toilets fresh, clean and protected against bacteria, daily restroom cleaning is very important. The type of facility and amount of traffic in the restroom usually indicates how often the toilet needs to be cleaned. In general, they should be disinfected at least once a day. Toilets and restrooms can be potential health hazards if not disinfected regularly. Note that some parts of the restroom need to be addressed more frequently than others. The toilet seats and faucet handles should be sanitised every day with an anti-bacterial cleaner, while the restroom mirrors, sinks and faucets should also be disinfected regularly to remove germs.

Disinfecting ‘High-Touch’ Areas 

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It is important for high-touch areas to be sanitised properly to prevent the transfer of germs from one person to another. A great exercise for your cleaning crew would be to list all touch points in the restroom that should be disinfected every time the restroom is cleaned. Disinfecting toilet flush handles, toilet seats, faucet handles, paper towel dispensers, and soap dispensers is imperative as they experience a high amount of hand traffic.

How to Choose the Right Disinfectant Product for the Job

Disinfectants come in various forms, typically as wipes, sprays or aerosols. Choosing the right product to sanitise the exterior of toilet rims, seats, lids, tanks and bowls is extremely important to kill germs. Be sure to check the label for the recommended standing time and antibacterial cleaning properties.

Domex Pro Toilet & Bathroom Cleaner 12x900ml

Domex Professional Toilet & Bathroom Cleaner eradicates all stains and odours quickly and effectively so your customers can enjoy a clean and fresh bathroom.

Cif Pro Floor Cleaner Disinfectant 2x5l

 

Cif Professional Disinfectant Floor Cleaner kills 99.9% germs and removes tough stains without leaving any visible residue behind.

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