Five Restroom Upgrades to Improve Hand Washing and Minimize Germs In a COVID-19 world, social distancing and washing your hands are two of the most important safety measures. However, enforcing that in public and workplace bathrooms might be challenge. May 29, 2020 With many essential workers already at work and many others soon to be back in offices, companies and organizations have a big feat to face in the post-pandemic age: keeping bathrooms sanitary and employees distant. Of course, cleaning bathrooms and washing your hands are always a given. Bathrooms are hot spots for germs, and it only makes sense to clean them regularly. However, as employees will be expected to keep a distance from one another and wash their hands often, how can facilities minimize contamination and the spreading of disease? Bradley Corp has come out with another study on handwashing—but this time, it looks at how facilities can address bathrooms and handwashing in a COVID-19 world. Read the press release below for Bradley Corp’s five biggest, recommended actions: Menomonee Falls, WI (May 27, 2020) – The rapid spread of COVID-19 has made an unprecedented and indelible mark on how our society responds to potential germ exposure, raising new questions around the hygienic and safe usage of public restrooms. In a matter of weeks, the pandemic caused a major uptick in hand washing, taught us the virtues of social distancing and elevated our awareness of hand-to-surface contact. “As businesses and public establishments reopen and Americans return to using facilities, all eyes are on public restrooms,” says Jon Dommisse, director of strategy and corporate development, Bradley Corp., a global manufacturer of restroom equipment. “Today’s commercial washroom will be of paramount importance in providing hand washing systems and supplies, and mitigating sickness-causing germs.” Dommisse offers several considerations for keeping restrooms clean, maintained, well-equipped and prepared for a healthy hand washing experience: 1. Post signage. Reinforce cleanliness with friendly reminders about washing hands for 20 seconds per Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, maintaining safe distances between users, throwing away paper towels, etc. The Healthy Hand Washing Survey by Bradley Corp. shows that 40 percent of Americans increase hand washing when signs are posted. Let's block ads! (Why?)