Have you ever wondered, “How dirty are public restrooms?” Or, “How dirty are my company’s public/employee restrooms?” Read on, you might find the following info rather eye-opening.
Did you know that sinks tend to harbor more germs than any other place in public restrooms? Yes, the place you go to clean your hands is actually the dirtiest! Sinks often have residual water lingering in them, and moisture is the perfect place for germs to thrive. Approximately 10% of restrooms have sinks that host salmonella and fecal bacteria.
Soap dispensers are also hot-zones for germs. People that don’t utilize hands-free soap dispensers are exposed to an average of 1 million (yes, 1,000,000!) bacteria 25% of the time they manually pump soap.
Toilets are another big offender. A single flush can emit bacteria into the air that lingers for over 10 minutes, and water droplets containing bacteria that lives for over 15 days can land on the seat and lurk. Handles on manual-flush toilets are subject to germs contracted for the simple fact that people tend to flush before washing their hands (plus, the same water droplets mentioned prior often land on handles).
Here’s a list of some rather nasty bacteria that often thrive in public restrooms:
- Rotavirus
- Norovirus
- Hepatitis A
- Staphylococcus
- E. Coli
- Salmonella
- Common Cold Virus
So, with this in mind, what can you do to protect yourself in public restrooms and how can you reduce these germs in your company’s public restrooms? Is all hope lost? Luckily, the answer is no!
For starters, some tips for office hygiene in San Marcos TX:
- Use soap! Almost 50% of people who was their hands in public restrooms don’t… don’t be one of them.
- When possible, use restrooms that are utilizing touch-free technology such as automatic towel & soap dispensers, touch-free faucets, and hands-free flushing systems. The less surfaces you touch, the better off you are.
- If the faucets you need to use aren’t automatic, create a barrier between your hands and the sink faucet handle by using a paper towel to turn the handle. Use another one when grabbing the door handle on your way out.
For your public/employee restrooms, take advantage of technology designed to reduce these common germs. Hands-free systems are quite efficient in helping keeping restrooms more sanitary. Install hands-free flushers and faucets, automated paper towel dispensers, and automatic soap dispensers. Your clients and employees will thank you for looking out for their well-being.
In conclusion, the state of public restrooms can be concerning, but it doesn’t have to be. By partnering with a reputable cleaning supplies provider like Business Hygiene in San Marcos, TX, you can ensure that your facility is not only clean and hygienic but also well-stocked with quality cleaning supplies.
Our team is committed to providing top-notch janitorial services and delivering reliable San Marcos janitorial supplies to keep your business running smoothly. Don’t wait until there’s a problem with your facility’s cleanliness. Contact Business Hygiene today and let us help you create a safe and healthy environment for your visitors and employees. Remember, prevention is always better than cure!
Source (and interesting infographic): https://visual.ly/community/infographic/health/how-dirty-are-public-restrooms
