The Dirt Diaries with Natasha
/The Dirt Diaries with Natasha: What’s Really Happening on the Toilet Floor
Let’s dive into a topic that many shy away from but affects every home and business: the toilet floor. Specifically, what happens when it’s not cleaned the right way.
Over the years, I’ve spoken to countless people in the cleaning industry, including professionals who have come to us from other cleaning companies. One disturbing trend keeps coming up, vacuuming around the toilet instead of properly cleaning it.
🚩 Why is this a problem?
If you have kids, you already know why. Bathrooms, especially around the base of the toilet, are hotspots for urine splashes, bacteria, and germs. When cleaners vacuum around the toilet without addressing the mess, they’re not just skipping a crucial hygiene step they’re potentially spreading that bacteria to other areas.
Now, let’s take it one step further: that vacuum, contaminated with germs from the toilet area, is then taken to another client’s home or workplace. What’s being spread there? This isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about protecting the health and safety of the spaces we clean.
💡 Why does this happen?
It often comes down to a lack of proper training and systems. Some cleaning companies prioritise speed over hygiene, and without detailed training and protocols in place, this kind of oversight becomes routine.
But as professionals in the cleaning industry, we need to hold ourselves to higher standards.
✨ Our Approach at Hire A Housewife
At Hire A Housewife, we’ve spent years refining our training manuals and systems to ensure that our team understands why details like this matter. When it comes to the toilet floor, here’s what we teach:
No vacuuming around toilet areas. Instead, these zones are cleaned and disinfected thoroughly to remove all bacteria and grime by hand.
Separate tools for bathroom cleaning to prevent cross-contamination between spaces.
Training that prioritises hygiene, not just speed or appearances.
These aren’t just practices for our team, they’re industry standards that we have set for ourselves, and every cleaning company should adopt.
🛠 Helping the Industry Improve
I’ve spoken to others in the cleaning industry who still vacuum around toilets, and I want to help change that. That’s why we’ve created detailed training manuals designed to help other cleaning company owners implement better systems. These manuals are the result of years of experience and a commitment to raising the bar in our industry.
💬 For Business Owners:
If you’re a business owner and you hire cleaners to maintain your premises, don’t be afraid to ask questions.
What’s their process for cleaning bathroom floors?
How do they prevent cross contamination?
Do they have systems in place to ensure hygienic practices?
A professional cleaning company should have clear answers to these questions, and if they don’t, it’s time to reconsider who’s cleaning your space.
📢 For Cleaning Company Owners:
If you’re ready to take your cleaning standards to the next level, we’re here to help. Our training manuals are now available to help other cleaning companies get it right. From systems to hygiene protocols, we’ve put together everything you need to deliver a service you can be proud of.
📞 Contact Us Today
Let’s work together to elevate the cleaning industry and ensure that every home and business gets the clean, hygienic environment they deserve. Whether you’re looking for cleaning services or want to learn more about our training manuals and how you can adapt them into your cleaning company, reach out today.
✨ Because clean isn’t just about what you see – it’s about what you don’t.
