“You want people to enter and exit the restroom thinking it is clean,” says Keith Schneringer, marketing manager for San Diego-based WAXIE Sanitary Supply.
And the best way to do that is to not mask or over perfume odours. Instead, take steps to prevent odours and clean frequently.
“Departments can’t clean their restrooms every hour or every time it’s used, that’s just not realistic,” Keough says, “but the more cleaning they can do, the better.”
A persistent odour problem could either mean restrooms are not being cleaned regularly or they aren’t being cleaned properly.
Distributors recommend managers maintain comprehensive restroom cleaning schedules. Make sure workers mop floors with a disinfectant that contains deodourizers. They should also use an enzyme cleaner that attacks tough odours. And staff should clean the inside of urinals and commodes at least once a day.
Between scheduled cleanings, managers should stock restrooms with pleasant smells. Air fresheners, when used correctly, can be a good odour counteractant.
Odour control requires an all-encompassing program, Schneringer concludes.
