The BEST Way to Clean a Restroom (Step By Step Training)

[@OctoCleanMedia]

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[@Kick_Rocks]

I’m a cleaner myself, and I also usually clean the backpack wall, the door handles, and light fixtures. But thanks for the video it helps me to get more of an understanding of how to clean properly.

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Those are all definitely important to clean too! Thank you for your comment and for watching our videos!

[@javiermedina6144]

Amazing! Need more training videos. Idk what I'm doing 😂

[@OctoCleanMedia]

We plan to keep them coming! 🙌

[@aliredding1350]

I don't know if I can get on board with using rags on the toilets...I clean a commercial building 5 days per week and most days there are at least a few very soiled toilet lids... I feel like I'd have to own a separate washer just to clean the toilet rags... What's your opinion on using a couple sheets of the client's paper towels that are available in the bathroom, and then tossing them in the trash when done?

[@OctoCleanMedia]

For heavily soiled toilets it can be beneficial to use paper towels initially and then following up with microfiber for disinfecting purposes. We don't recommend using paper towels regularly since they are not as cost effective as reusable microfiber towels. Our yellow microfibers (for toilets and urinals) are always laundered separately to get them as clean as possible for the next service.

[@hillsr]

Thanks for the video, I usually sweep before i spray cleaning product but all in all thank you for the content

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@thePeacePlace1]

I ALWAYS do trash first.. no matter what!

[@SpencerPeeper]

Great video...how do you store the soiled towels & what is the process from transporting to laundering dirty towels? Thanks for all the great info!!

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Great question! Soiled towels are typically divided by their task and then laundered accordingly. For example, towels used to clean toilets, urinals, etc.. are placed into a dedicated plastic bag for transport and then washed together, separate from any other towels. The user can then run their washing machine to disinfect afterwards.

[@Boluwape]

Thank you so much for this video

[@OctoCleanMedia]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching 😊

[@worldofthought8352]

I think this is a good cover of the setup in restroom cleaning, in my case I’ve been doing cleaning at a school and to avoid putting dirty microfibre cloths in the cabby, I actually have a insulated backpack (easier to wipe inside) nothing big but just somewhere to put dirty cloths after use so not going to and back when cleaning. Also at a hospital when cleaning I use toilet cleaner for some toilets that have a build of limescsle etc. problem is toilets get used often do I kinda cheat by putting a ‘toilet blocked/out of order’ it isn’t but some of stains need a good 20 minutes of toilet cleaning solution.

[@Action_Clips_CODM]

What about using paper towels to clean the rest room. And throw away when done.

[@OctoCleanMedia]

You can use paper towels, but you will be spending a lot of money. Especially if you take on many accounts, it can become wasteful. Color coding microfiber and washing them separately is just as sanitary.

[@MayaP-jk3dy]

@@OctoCleanMedia do you take the dirty microfibers to a laundromat? Who takes care of that and what's that process like?

[@marjn1030]

​@@OctoCleanMediayou pay more when you pay someone to clean tiles.

[@thePeacePlace1]

​@@MayaP-jk3dy I do..

[@themccoyfamilychaos9228]

I do that all the time. It stops cross contamination and handling dirty rags when doing laundry

[@Speaking2myself]

Great video! How do you guys manage laundering your microfibers?

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Thanks! Good question. We have a warehouse manager responsible for laundering microfiber. He also cleans our office, keeps our warehouse organized and maintains equipment and vehicles, so not just towels. Someone will drop towels off from the facility being cleaned and pick up new ones. We will wash what is delivered to prepare for the next week. We hope to share a video on this soon!

[@ruthannalterado8442]

@@OctoCleanMediaplease do! I know alot of people use paper towels to cleanrestrooms

[@HalimahNambalirwa]

Thank you

[@OscarM.94]

How long should it take to clean each restroom? Or how long does it take you to finish each

[@mbridgellc669]

20 minutes tops.

[@DewiiAljoe]

Great tips and video

[@alamo-janitorial]

What would you recommend for cleaning multiple flooring types, for example tile & grout in restrooms, LVP in offices, & sealed concrete in lobby. Would you use a specialized chemical in each or one for all? How do you decide between traditional mopping vs flat mop in an area? Thanks for your great help & advice!!

[@OctoCleanMedia]

A neutral cleaner will be your best bet. It will work for all the different surfaces you've mentioned. Waxie Solsta 210 is our choice. We are personally fans of microfiber loop mops. They are more effective in our opinion. Flat mops are great for in-between maintenance, but a loop mop will give you a deeper clean. Thanks for your question!

[@kimberlythornton3562]

Do you not spray down the stall doors and entrance doors with disinfectant and wipe those down? Also what about the walls in the public restrooms? And the handicap bars? I’m just asking because I clean homes and I always wipe door knobs and walls around toilet. I figured that would be an important part of public restrooms to kill germs.

[@RichardEkpei]

Is nice one thank you

[@DigitalBeautyVault]

Just wondering where do the collected garbages go? Do cleaners throw it in the dumpster or bring it with you and you throw it in a designated spot? What about garbages that requires special disposal bin? Thank you.

[@OctoCleanMedia]

It is up to the customer to provide a place to dispose of trash. During your walkthrough, always ask to see this area and make sure to get keys if required. In terms of special disposal bins, most offices will have a place for recycling or confidential waste and procedures for how they want that handled. Medical facilities will have biohazard waste procedures as well.

[@DewiiAljoe]

Very great video and tips

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MonirKhan-ql2du]

Sir so good

[@chonachovlogs]

Informative

[@troylanier8482]

Thank you!

[@kylesalmon31]

In the scenario would you be using a custodial cart so that you can cart your soap and paper towels?

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Yes! We actually would place the tote on top. Here is our janitorial cart set up video. You'll see the bathroom tote included on the tote along with paper products stored safely away from wet items. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJyWZn6aad2moassi=RrbHqK9iZsKQkyLZ

[@julienielsen4462]

Do you clean the walls and ceiling.

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Good question! Anything above and below 6 feet we want to dust at least once a week.

[@AraselisJuarbe]

How often it’s recommended dusting

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Once a thorough cleaning has been done you want to dust at least once a week. In an office, daily.

[@ninaisaac4890]

What about the hairs and dust on the floors?

[@EllaSmiler]

hi don't you uses colour coded cloth red for bathroom and green for kitchen bedroom blue

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Here is a link to a video that explains how we color code: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaCvhIqpmcp9oKcsi=-1ftf0gktIDZOpT0

[@CarlFerreira-x5d]

So do you just use hydrocloric for more extreme dirt and grime in toilets?

[@OctoCleanMedia]

We use acid cleaners on a weekly basis (minimum) to prevent build up. In between, we'll use a standard toilet cleaner.

[@paulagooding8441]

You use Acid in a toilet bowl regularly?

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Depends on the product. Bathbrite isn't made for everyday use, more for tough stains or deep cleaning. Maybe biweekly, really depends on traffic. But Waxie's Kleen-Brite is a daily acid cleaner that is less abrasive and works well.

[@3771374]

I try to keep bins empty once I changed bin bags

[@Alacrandesinaloa]

Do you leave toilet brushes in the customers restrooms?

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Not typically, some customers will have one in a single use restroom but they are not common when cleaning staff is on sight.

[@brandyscrow]

Thanks friend. My job said it's your job to do the bathrooms now- go. I only had a small idea of what too do. Thanks again!

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Glad we could help!

[@kylesalmon31]

You don’t just spray the disinfectant right on the chrome to give that dwell time too?

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Yes we do. It wasn't captured on camera, but we do spray the facet with 315 disinfectant. Good catch! Thanks for watching!

[@kylesalmon31]

@@OctoCleanMediado you spray the toilets or sinks first?

[@terriyule7330]

You don't use water????

[@eddiebroc1149]

A great video. But I don’t see the boss over your back telling you to hurry up cause you’re not moving fast enough .

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Yikes! Gotta train your employees well and trust them to get the job done!

[@AimeJururito-rm4st]

I do not have experience but tomorrow I start a job

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Hope our channel helps!

[@bobbradshaw4393]

Don't forget to high dust

[@isabeljimenez6067]

I always use gloves no matter what I'm doing in the bathroom. Not everyone washes their hands. Even as someone using a public restroom I don't touch anything after washing my hands. I open the door with a paper towel. If your bowl cleaner needs to sit, why not do that first? If you do the mirror first you are apt to spray it again when spraying your sink. You took out the garbage then put trash in it? The dusting of wall trim and top of stalls really doesn't need to be done more than once a week.

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Hi Isabel! Thank you for commenting. Clean hands are cleaner than dirty gloves. People often wear gloves throughout a cleaning and inadvertently cross contaminate multiple surfaces. Gloves only need to be worn when dealing with hazardous/contaminated areas and immediately disposed of after use. Beyond that, it's up to the cleaners discretion. We check consumables first to make sure they are not forgotten, as well as the trash. Often times, cleaners forget to check the toilet paper, paper towels, trash, etc.. Forgetting those items leaves the impression that the restroom was not cleaned. Toilet disinfection and acid bowl cleaner are towards the top of the list, but not first. Mirror first, counter first, it doesn't really matter what order they are done in, one simply needs to pay close attention to their work and leave it sparkly clean. Additionally, overspray of a cleaning chemical onto a mirror is not likely to leave residue since it does not contain solids like hard water. Yes, we put trash in the trash can. In a real world scenario cleaners would use their rolling barrel or janitorial cart to dispose of any waste. This would avoid the impression that the trash was not taken out. Correct! Dusting is a weekly task. Feel free to check out our training cards for a detailed breakdown on how to clean a restroom like a pro: shop.octoclean.com/products/team-cleaning-training-cards

[@R0CKSH07vG]

Ever run into a toilet bowl that HCl and phosphoric acid couldn’t clean? I’ve got one with a bunch of stubborn stains, and acids have not been working their magic. Pumice would work but no one likes sticking their hands in there, ha.

[@OctoCleanMedia]

The toilet with the plant growing out of it. If you know, you know. 😂 In all seriousness, if phosphoric doesn't work, we'd move to hydrochloric acid and then do exactly as you recommended. The pumice stone would be our last resort.

[@R0CKSH07vG]

@@OctoCleanMedia 😂😂 I must be out of the know, but plants in the toilet sounds like a doozy. Pumice it is!

[@OctoCleanMedia]

Give this a watch and you'll know what we're talking about 😂kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6u1hqmwqMacj7c

[@andreross3198]

Always wear gloves

[@OctoCleanMedia]

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[@junbug2616]

Nope are company dont use any kind rags to clean toilets with towels we use paper towels only thing we use microfiber is dusting

[@wandadavis5069]

But you don’t wipe the walls around the toilet or urinal since the toy water does spray out of the toilet. You might not see it but it’s there. Also you don’t wipe around the walls of the sinks either just the mirror and the countertops OK I am custodian and I do that myself where I work in the public.

[@NatashaDortch-ow6fk]

Gappa. ahdah'a cleanrestroom. nd./D

[@NatashaDortch-ow6fk]

Gappa. ahdah'a cleanrestroom. nd./D