Clean Toilet

Cleaning Toilet

Making sure that the toilet is clean and sanitary is very important. A hotel may look perfect with every other aspect but if the toilet is neglected, it will all be a waste. Attention to detail is a vital skill in cleaning the toilet.

Despite all the efforts to please the guest, the Room Attendant's health should also have to be considered. Therefore, the Room Attendant's is required to wear protective gloves whenever cleaning the toilet.

Steps in cleaning the toilet:

1. Flush toilet.

2. Pour in cleanser – leave to soak while you continue with other work.

3. Wash lid and dry – both sides and near back hinges.

4. Wash seat and dry – both sides and near back hinges.

5. Wash outsides of the bowl and dry.

6. Wash and dry the water tank and polish the flusher.

7. Flush the toilet and scour bowl thoroughly – use a toilet brush.

8. Flush again to wash away dirt and residue.

9. Conduct final inspection – leave lid down when thoroughly cleaned. Add hygiene strip, if appropriate.

It is very important to make sure that any trace of the previous guest is not evident. Check and recheck to make sure that the toilet is clean, including the lid and seats on both sides.

Traces of the cleaning agents must also be wiped clean because this can cause discomfort when the skin comes into contact with it.

Cleaning Vanity Area

The most commonly used area in the bathroom is the vanity area. The guest uses it to do various tasks. Personal bathroom items of the guest are stored here.

A typical vanity area includes:

  • Vanity top

  • Wash Basins

  • Taps

  • Mirror

  • Cupboards

  • Face towels

  • Hand towels

  • Amenities

  • Soap containers.

  • Hair dryer

  • Magnifying mirror

Cleaning the vanity area

PPE should be worn before cleaning the vanity area. Cleaning the vanity area is much easier when the guest has already left or checked-out since personal items of the guest is still placed in the vanity area when a room is still occupied.

Steps in cleaning the vanity area:

1. Clean and polish mirror

2. Scrub wash / hand basin, rinse, then dry and polish with dry cloth – check plughole

3. Clean and dry vanity top / shelves.

4. Polish fittings and taps

5. Clean and dry wall tiles

6. Check under vanity for cleanliness – cobwebs, etc.

8. Replenish stock – soap, tissues, facial items, shower caps, water

9. Replenish towels – bath, face, hand, and floor mats

10. Conduct final check.

Make sure to place the guest’s personal items back in the vanity area where you have found them.