Bathroom cleaning
Clean a Bathroom Bin and Sanitary-waste Area
Handle the bag, lid, pedal and nearby floor safely; do not sort or compact personal sanitary waste.
Overview
Handle the bag, lid, pedal and nearby floor safely; do not sort or compact personal sanitary waste.
Tools needed
- Nitrile gloves
- Bin liner
- Second leakproof bag
- Soft cloth and compatible cleaner
Cleaning steps
Wear gloves and close the bag gently
Wear gloves and close the bag gently; stop and tell the employer for leakage or sharps.
After removing the liner, lift loose soil from the bin
After removing the liner, lift loose soil from the bin; do not compact waste.
Use one compatible labelled product on the lid, inner and outer bin, pedal and nearby floor
Use one compatible labelled product on the lid, inner and outer bin, pedal and nearby floor.
Remove residue as directed, dry fully, fit a new liner and wash hands
Remove residue as directed, dry fully, fit a new liner and wash hands.
Common mistakes
Compacting waste by hand
✓ Correct actionDo not compact waste; wear gloves and close the liner gently.
Carrying a torn liner directly
✓ Correct actionPlace it fully in a second leakproof bag; stop and report sharps, blood or a large unknown body-fluid spill.
Cleaning only inside the bin
✓ Correct actionClean the inner and outer bin, lid, pedal and nearby floor.
Leaving a slippery floor
✓ Correct actionDry the nearby floor and confirm the pedal area is not slippery.
Practical tips
Tips for helpers
- Fit the fresh liner before touching the cleaned bin.
- Keep bathroom-bin tools out of the kitchen.
Tips for employers
- State the household sanitary-waste arrangement.
- Provide correctly sized liners and a cleanable inner bin.
Completion checklist
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