When news teams cover local or national commercial hospitality not practicing adequate cleaning practices in their business, it can make consumers have a major case of the heebie-jeebies and if the business is sited by name, it could be the downfall. When customers hear about poor, or unsafe cleaning procedures being done, they will likely avoid the location. More often than not, customers perceive how your business is kept by the state of the bathrooms. If the bathrooms are in turmoil and uncomfortable to be in where the public is welcome, what does that say about the private area only available to the staff? Keeping your commercial bathroom clean is not only crucial for the healthy status of your business, but also to make a good impression on your guests. We at Baker Sandoval Cleaning would like to share a bathroom cleaning checklist that is essential for every business, whether or not in you’re in the public eye.

Effects of Unclean & Unsanitary Commercial Bathrooms

About 3 in 10 restaurant diners who have a negative experience with a bathroom will never return and 50% will share the experience with others. Rants go viral and when the negative reviews are posted, pictures shared on social media, or the simple form of a conversation, the impact can be devastating. Impact of dirty bathrooms in an office setting, away from public, just not as obvious. Salmonella, E. coli and norovirus which are routinely found in restrooms are illness-causing germs that are prevented from spreading when the bathroom is properly cleaned and disinfected. Sick employees affect productivity and the company. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in the United States productivity losses linked to absenteeism cost employers $225.8 billion a year, which calculates to $1,685 per employee.

Daily Restroom Cleaning Checklist

With these statistics it is crucial to have the proper set protocols and schedule maintenance for your restrooms no matter which business you are in. Specific needs and frequency may vary, but below is the basic rundown of a cleaning schedule for your business.
1) Sinks and counters should be wiped down with an approved disinfectant.
2) Sweep and mop floors, including around and behind toilets and other hard-to-reach areas.
3) Soap, toilet paper and towel dispensers need to be filled and restocked and make sure they are working.
4) Monitor trash receptacles and empty them at the end of the day or before they’re full.
5) Disinfect both inside and outside door handles and stall locks.
6) Disinfect and empty feminine hygiene dispensers and replace the liners.
7) Wipe down and shine mirrors.
8) Toilets and urinals, including the handles, need to be cleaned and disinfected.
9) Ensure all the light bulbs are working.

Weekly Commercial Bathroom Cleaning Checklist

1) Stall doors, cabinetry and all hardware inside and out need to be wiped down with a disinfectant.
2) Clean any windows where applicable.
3) Check all drains and remove any obstructions.
4) Dust all surfaces such as light fixtures, light bulbs, dispensers, rails, and so on.
5) Inspect faucets and pipes for leaks.

Monthly Restroom Cleaning Checklist

1) Clear the dust and debris from walls, baseboards, trim, and tops of doors, along with vents, ceiling fans, sprinklers, and ceilings.
2) Deep clean floors and scrub any tile and grout.

Commercial Cleaning Services & More in Longmont, Brighton, Dacono, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Eldorado Springs, Fort Lupton, Hygiene & Boulder Colorado

Where it can be hard to tear your staff from their primary responsibilities to clean the bathrooms and ensure they are properly trained to do it, it is in your better interest to hire a professional. Call Baker Sandoval Cleaning to clean your Greater Boulder, CO commercial business.