February 26th, 2019 by Becky Calvert

The workplace should be an organised, hygienic and welcoming setting for businesses. Yet, for many of us, this seems to be forgotten in the washroom, resulting in a dismal and uninviting space. However, there are a few simple changes you can make to the overall appearance and cleanliness of your bathroom, which will allow for a much nicer room to reflect the rest of your workspace.

Inject Some Colour

It’s easy to forget about colour schemes in work bathrooms, yet this is one of the easiest and effective ways to change the dynamic of a room. Typically, bathrooms in professional settings have a very basic colour palette, resulting in a lifeless and unappealing setting. An easy way to change this is by implementing some colourful equipment, such as decorative wall art or coloured electrical equipment. These subtle changes will allow the space to feel much more inviting, as well as updating any outdated pieces being currently used.

Hygiene

Hygiene, above everything else, is paramount to transforming your washroom. A regular deep clean is needed to remove any bacteria, stains or mildew, as well as ensuring your company is complying with the UK legal requirements. Investing in some quality cleaning products can really alter the feel of the room, as well as making sure it stays cleaner for longer. Employers should also be responsible for helping to keep this space clean and tidy. By using signs with polite reminders to leave the space as tidy as possible, the communal bathroom will have more chance of staying in the new clean state you’ve transformed it into.

 

Odour is Everything

A washroom that has a continuous bad odour will result in an even more unpleasant bathroom. Studies show that smell greatly impacts people’s moods, therefore, this is definitely worth improving to benefit your employees. Luckily, an odour is easy to fix by cleaning regularly and installing air fresheners to keep the room smelling as fresh as possible all day long. Air fresheners come in many different scents and changing them regularly has also been known to uplift the mood of individuals using the bathroom facilities. As a result, this is an essential part of the shared washroom etiquette and can have the biggest impact on how your employees will value this space.

A Change in Material

Some materials used in bathrooms are much easier to keep clean than others. Tiles, for example, collect bacteria and dirt within the grout that separates each tile, making them notoriously difficult to clean. Swap these features for a smoother material such as lino, to create a surface that is much easier to maintain. Another simple change is the facilities your workplace provides within your bathroom. For example, easy access to soap, warm and cold water, as well as a hand dryer or a paper towel dispenser will ensure your employees are kept hygienic and content with the way they access and use the communal space.

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