Commercial Washrooms might not be the biggest priority for every retail and commercial business owner today, but numerous studies have shown how important a clean, functioning washroom can be for your business. Commercial washrooms that look old and rundown can have a negative impact on your overall business because customers believe it shows lack of good customer service.
Below are key aspects that you should take into account which can save your business in the long term.
Customer Experience
Unpleasant odours can be very damaging on your businesses image but - good news! There are many solutions available including, air fresheners and deodorizers that can neutralize bacteria that cause these unpleasant smells to build up in your washroom.
Other excellent solutions odour eliminating options are installing automatic flush valves and urinal dividers. The most important key aspect in keeping your washrooms odour-free is by making sure they are cleaned regularly and removing any garbage.
Most commercial restrooms incorporate an integrated design style, which utilize eco-friendly options to maximize hygiene function and conserve water and energy. By using renewable material options in your commercial washroom, you can save money in the long run. Great renewable options include countertops and toilet partitions.
Most of the time there is no need to plan a big, expensive washroom redesign. For a quick, simple fresh look - try painting the walls a simple and clean looking colour and install commercial washroom fixtures in a colour that coordinates with your new walls.
Washroom Partitions
Commercial washroom partitions are available in many different styles and colours that can be custom-made to your washroom design and layout. Partition materials come in a wide range of options which have different durability and prices. Materials vary from powder coated metal to stainless steel or phenolic) SPH Canada carries all major material options including powder coated metal partitions, plastic laminate partitions, solid plastic partitions, phenolic partitions, and stainless steel. Choosing a great toilet partition material is key to keeping your customers happy.
Commercial Urinals
With the growing popularity of waterless urinals, there’s much less expense to your business long-term because there is no frequent flushing which can run up your water bill. Another great thing is there is no flush valve. Customers won’t need to touch a flush valve, so there’s a less chance of bacteria spreading around your washroom. Since they have become so popular in the past couple of years you can find commercial waterless urinals for very affordable prices at your local plumbing fixture supplier.
Automatic Washroom Fixtures
Another washroom product that has grown in popularity in the last couple of years is touch-free washroom accessories. Below are a few examples of available options that you can install in your commercial washroom for very reasonable prices which can help you stay within your facility maintenance budget for 2019.
Automatic Soap Dispensers
Automatic Soap Dispensers are becoming a very popular way to save money because it dispenses the chosen amount of product each use. No soap or hand sanitizer is wasted! This option can save you a considerable amount of money over the long run as customers won’t be able to dispense more than needed.
Toilet Paper Dispensers
Wasted toilet paper is one of the most common complaints of business owners today, and for good reason, it can be expensive. While there isn’t a whole lot you can do to eliminate the problem, there is a lot you can do to reduce the chances of it happening. New hide-a-roll toilet paper dispensers allow business owners to, as the name says - hide a roll! Hiding a roll that you can quickly replace to ensure your customers are not without toilet paper when they need it most.
Automatic Paper Towel Dispensers
This piece of commercial washroom accessory can save you a large amount of money and resources which you can use elsewhere in your business. A built in system reduces the overuse of paper towel by only dispensing the appropriate amount of product for each user.
Final Thought
When we look back at older style commercial restroom fixtures, it’s amazing to think with the use of new technology, customers barely have to touch anything in your washroom which can dramatically reduce the spread of bacteria and germs. This helps keep your customers happy, healthy and eager to come back. With these suggestions above combined with stellar maintenance and cleaning practices, this can make your customers experience much more memorable and pleasant.