How to Get Rid of Bacteria in a Urinal

Remember to replace urinal screens to prevent foreign material from clogging the urinal.

Restrooms are a favorite breeding ground for bacteria and germs. Urinals, which tend to appear in public restrooms, are convenient for customers and visitors; however, they also tend to gather bacteria on their interior and exterior. Whether you are a professional janitor or a building manager, you’ll need to thoroughly clean any urinals to prevent the spread of diseases among users. Your janitorial efforts will also prevent the buildup of unpleasant odors.

Instructions

1. Put on rubber gloves. Gloves will safeguard you from bacteria and cleaning agents as you clean the urinal.

2. Give the urinal an initial flush to clean the interior.

3. Remove urinal screens, deodorizer blocks and any other material present in the urinal.

4. Squirt toilet bowel cleaner into the upper interior of the urinal. Give the cleaner time to flow down the wall of the urinal.

5. Apply disinfectant to the exterior of the urinal and scrub it with a cleaning rag or paper towel. Remember to clean the urinal’s flushing handle and any pipes that stem from the urinal. Wipe the exterior surfaces dry.

6. Clean the urinal’s interior with a bowl brush or rag. Be sure to clean even the hard-to-reach corners of the bowl.

7. Flush the urinal once more to wash away any remaining cleaning solution within the interior.

8. Put a new screen or deodorizer block in the urinal to prevent future clogs and offensive odors.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to wash your scrub brush and throw away any disposable rags you used during the cleaning process. Dispose of your gloves and wash your hands once more for sanitation.

References

• Clean Freak: Toilet & Urinal Disinfecting/Cleaning Instructions
• Monster Janitorial: Procedure For Urinal Cleaning