Restrooms Solutions

Easy Ways to Reduce Your Staff’s Exposure to Pathogens:

Every time your employees clean out sanitary receptacles in a restroom, they are exposed to potentially infectious pathogens such as Hepatitis (A, B, and C) as well as HIV. According to research done by microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba, feminine hygiene disposals have the highest isolation of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, a sure sign of potential contamination.

The small wax paper bags inside waste receptacles are too small to provide your staff with adequate protection. Furthermore, many women do not take cautionary steps when disposing their feminine waste products below are three easy steps that immediately reduce your employees’ exposure:

1. Wear waterproof gloves such as latex or vinyl and check that they are intact.
2. Remove gloves carefully when done, and wash hands thoroughly.
3. Install hygoBag™ dispensers: the bags fully-enclose the soiled feminine product, thus reducing your employees’ exposure. As an added benefit, the hygoBags™ reduce the likelihood of flushing feminine products. Click here for more information.

What is that SMELL?

Quick Tips on Identifying and Eliminating Offensive Odors in the Restroom:

Restroom odor is one of the most challenging problems to resolve. By its very nature, the restroom has many sources of odor that can quickly become out-of-control. The first step in eliminating an odor is to find its source. Sniffing around to detect where the odor is strongest is highly effective; using a black light is a more sophisticated, yet equally effective, method. In a dark room, odor-causing bacteria illuminates when exposed to a black light. Pay special attention to toilets, urinals and the floor around them, as they are notorious for offensive odors. After locating the source of the odor have the area deep cleaned with an enzyme based cleaner. Once the odor is gone, take steps to ensure that it doesn’t return:

1. Clean soiled surfaces daily with a high-quality enzyme disinfectant
2. Place a disposable, antimicrobial floor mat such as the hygoMat™ under sinks, urinals and commodes, to catch spills and protect floors.

To find out more, visit the hygoMat™ product page.

Now that the restroom is completely devoid of unpleasant odors, a pleasing fragrance goes a long way in enhancing the atmosphere. The easiest option is installing a metered aerosol dispenser that sprays fragrances at timed intervals. Note: never use a fragrance to cover up foul odors, it will only aggravate the situation as well as restroom users!

To find out more, visit the hygoFresh™ product page.

“Help, Even with a Full-time Attendant, My Restroom Can’t Remain Clean!”

It is the middle of a busy day; your employee wipes down fixtures; restocks paper towels and paper seat covers; picks up litter from the floor; and mops. Minutes later, it looks as if the restroom was never cleaned at all: paper dispensers are empty; used paper products are on the floor; the area under urinals and sinks are wet; and a few toilets are clogged!

Before throwing up your hands in frustration, consider the following solutions that will save you time and money:

1. Automatic paper towel dispensers reduce waste by controlling the amount of paper dispensed.
2. Jumbo toilet paper rolls require less restocking.
3. Automatic flushers help reduce toilet build-up and user cross-contamination.
4. The hygoMat™ disposable floor protector keeps floors dry and odor-free.
5. The Hygolet S2000 Automatic Toilet Seat Cover keeps toilets unclogged and reduces paper waste and floor litter.

Since the S2000 Automatic Toilet Seat Cover is fully enclosed in a clean, sanitary plastic, users feel more comfortable sitting without using messy paper products. What that means to you is:

1. Less mess on the floors
2. Fewer clogged toilets from flushed materials
3. Reduced paper consumption
4. Less labor time spent cleaning
5. A more presentable and well-maintained restroom
6. Delighted visitors and staff!

To find out more, visit the hygienic toilet seat page or visit the seat sanitizer dispenser.

If you are looking for a quick and cost-effective way to enhance your business, consider this: it is scientifically proven that scent affects our moods. For example, a citrus fragrance reminds us of health and cleanliness, while lavender calms us.

According to Michael Stoddart, author of “The Scented Ape”, humans possess denser skin concentrations of scent glands than any other mammal. It is essentially a myth that humans pay little attention to the fragrant or the rancid in their day-to-day lives.

Placing air fresheners near entrances, in lobbies, elevators and restrooms puts your visitors and staff in a more pleasant mood!