Products

• Cleaning commercial toilets is a multi-step process; janitors or employees must remove any visible buildup from the toilet bowl, sanitize it and clean the outside of the toilet with a sanitizer to remove any dirt or germs. Commercial toilet-cleaning products contain both an abrasive agent for cleaning toilet bowl build-up and an antibacterial or sanitizing agent that expedites the cleaning process. Using a large toilet brush with hard bristles can also ease your effort in toilet bowl cleaning. The entire toilet -- not just the toilet bowl -- must be cleaned regularly to guarantee sanitary facilities.
  
  

How the Products Work

• Products designed to clean commercial spaces are different than products designed for use in private bathrooms. Because of the increased traffic, dirt and bacteria associated with public restrooms, such products are much stronger and more highly concentrated than those used in homes. Most commercial-grade toilet cleaning products contain acid which allows them to dissolve deposits made by hard water as well as toilet bowl stains. The concentration and acid content of these products also make them extremely disinfectant. Additional cleaning supplies, such as hard-bristled toilet bowl brushes with long arms, allow the janitor or employee to clean the toilet using less effort.
  
  

Frequency and Safety

• Commercial toilets should be cleaned at least once per day to prevent the spread of germs and keep the restroom comfortable for employees and customers. However, the more often you clean your toilet, the more comfortable your bathroom will be. Consider the frequency with which such a toilet is being used; high-traffic toilets should be cleaned and disinfected at least three times a day. Consider the laws regarding the cleaning of airport restrooms, which must be cleaned at least three times daily, with larger airport toilets cleaned every 15 minutes during peak travel hours.
  
  

Cleaning the Surrounding Area

• Cleaning your public toilet bowl frequently and with commercial-grade disinfectants does not guarantee a clean bathroom, as all bathrooms are high traffic areas where germs and bacteria can easily be spread. Neglecting to clean the floors, stall walls, sink basins, dispensers and counter tops can quickly spread germs back to your newly cleaned toilet bowl. Though floors and stall walls don't need to be cleaned as frequently as other portions of the bathroom, they should be mopped once a day, except in the case of spills. Counter tops, sinks, dispensers and other surfaces should be wiped down multiple times a day using a commercial-grade cleansing agent.