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3.5 TOILET AND SANITARY APPLIANCES

Restrooms should be cleaned frequently using appropriate products because of their heavy use
and moisture.

The cleaning must be done thoroughly, including hard-to-reach areas such as behind toilets and
around urinals. Periodically deep- or machine-scrub restroom floors with a disinfectant,
following the label directions for appropriate dilution and recommended dwell time to enable
thorough germ-kill. Dwell time for many disinfectants is from several to 10 minutes.

Many restroom cleaning products are hazardous, such as drain cleaners and toilet bowl cleaners,
although less toxic alternatives are available. Make sure that appropriate personal protective
equipment recommended by product manufacturers is used. Never mix chemical products.

Paper dispensers and trash cans used in restrooms to dispense or dispose of paper hand towels
should be “touch free,” which reduces the potential for cross-contamination of bacteria and other
potentially harmful pathogens. Large trash cans can minimize overflow and reduce the frequency
for policing the area.

For a restroom cleaning process, staff should clean from high to low, towards the doorway, and
do dry work before wet work, through a process such as the following:

• Check the supply cart for proper equipment and supplies.
• Prepare the area. Place a “Restroom Closed” sign at the door, if applicable.
• Re-stock supplies and clean the exterior of all dispensers including papertowel, feminine
hygiene, toilet tissue, and hand soap dispensers.
• Remove trash from waste receptacles. Clean receptacles with a disinfectantcleaner, and
replace the liners.
• Dust mop, sweep, or vacuum the floor, and pick up collected debris with adustpan.

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