Instructions
1
Place “Wet Floor” or “Restroom Closed” signs at the entrance to the restroom.
2
Check to make sure that all lights, fans, and dispensers are working. Replace any worn out batteries.
3
Remove urinal screens and blocks and place them on a paper towel until cleaning is complete.
4
Flush all toilets and urinals to make sure they are not clogged, then lower water levels by forcing the water over drain traps with a bowl swab or brush.
5
Spray disinfectant cleaner on touch points including flush handles and toilet seats.
Tip: Allow disinfectant to dwell while you clean other areas of the restroom.
6
Apply toilet bowl cleaner along the inside rims of toilet bowls and urinals. Do not flush the toilet.
7
Dust all horizontal surfaces. Start with high surfaces and work your way down.
8
Wipe down partitions and stall doors with a microfiber cloth moistened with disinfectant cleaner.
9
Remove hair and debris from sinks with a paper towel.
10
Apply restroom cleaner or disinfectant inside of the sink and on exterior surfaces.
11
Rinse the surfaces with a wet microfiber cloth.
12
Spray mirrors with glass cleaner and wipe with a microfiber glass cleaning cloth.
13
Check and refill all dispensers.
14
Empty trash receptacles and feminine product containers by removing the entire liner and disposing of it, then replacing the liner.
TIP: Do not touch or compress trash with your hands: there may be sharp objects that can cause injury.
15
Wipe down the exterior of the trash receptacle with disinfectant.
16
Clean all toilets and urinals with a bowl swab or brush, including under the rim.
17
Flush the toilet to rinse the bowl and swab, then flush a second time.
18
Wipe down the exterior from top to bottom using a microfiber cloth.
19
Replace urinal screens and blocks and dispose of the paper towels.
20
Sweep the floor, paying special attention to corners. Work from the farthest inside corner towards the exit.
21
Dilute restroom cleaner or disinfectant into a bucket and wringer with cold water according to label directions.
22
Immerse the mop in the cleaning solution and then lightly wring it out.
23
Mop the entire bathroom working from the farthest inside corner towards the exit.
24
Give special attention to areas under and around urinals and toilets.
TIP: Do not remove “Wet Floor” or “Restroom Closed” signs until the floor is dry.
Finishing Up
A
Perform a final inspection and complete any necessary checklists or forms.
B
Take collected waste to the designated collection point.
C
Return your cart and tools to the cleaning supply area. Place cleaning tools in their designated locations.
D
Rinse used mops and hang them to dry or place them in the laundry.
E
Empty and rinse all buckets.
TIP: Make sure to keep restroom equipment and mops separate to prevent cross contamination. Remember, a clean, well-organized supply closet makes doing your job easier!
Knowledge Quiz
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When preparing to clean a restroom, which of these steps is NOT needed?
Never mix chemicals as it can cause serious injury.
Each time you clean a restroom, which of the following should be checked for refills?
All of these items should be checked for refills. You should also check all lights and fans, look for clogs in flush toilets and urinals, and replace worn out dispenser batteries, as needed.
True or False: When dusting surfaces in the restroom, you should start with surface closest to the ground and work your way up to the ceiling.
You should start with higher surfaces to prevent dust from falling on lower, already cleaned surfaces. Dust all horizontal surfaces including door frames, partitions, light fixtures, and wall vents.
When cleaning urinals, urinal screens should be removed and...
You should place urinal screens on a paper towel until cleaning is complete. Remember to replace urinal screens and blocks and dispose of the paper towel when you are done cleaning the urinals.
True or False: After applying toilet bowl cleaner along the inside rim of toilet bowls and urinals, you should immediately flush the toilet or urinal so that the chemical is evenly dispersed.
You should allow bowl cleaner to dwell before scrubbing with a bowl swab or brush. Next, flush the toilet or urinal to rinse, swab again, and then flush a second time.
Which of the following surfaces should be cleaned with disinfectant?
All of these surfaces should be sprayed with a disinfectant. Remember to let the disinfectant dwell according to label directions.
True or False: When collecting waste from trash receptacles and feminine hygiene containers, you should compress the trash with your gloved hands to save space.
You should not touch items in waste receptacles and you should never compress trash with your hands, as there may be sharp objects.
What is the proper product to use when mopping restroom floors?
All of these products can be used to mop restroom floors. Consult with your supervisor or Maintex sales representative to determine which product is best for cleaning restroom floors in your facility.
True or False: Equipment and mops that are used to clean restrooms can also be safely used to clean adjacent hallways and other areas of the facility.
Remember to keep equipment and mops for restroom cleaning separate from other cleaning tools to prevent cross contamination with other areas of your facility.
True or False: Mopping floors is the final step in the restroom cleaning process.
After all other cleaning is complete, you should perform a final inspection and complete any necessary checklists or forms. If appropriate, turn off lights and lock doors.
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