There seems to be a certain code of conduct that people should adhere to when it comes to the use of public restrooms. Lately, though, it seems that people have either completely forgotten about such conduct or just simply don’t care anymore. Either way, I wish they *would* care enough to do a few simple things to clean up after themselves and make the restroom a cleaner place for everyone.
Toilet paper: Out? Refill it. On the floor? Pick it up! Don’t wait for someone else to do it – take some initiative and do it yourself.
Paper towels: PLEASE for the love of everything holy PLEASE make sure your used paper towel makes it in the trash can. Also, if you dripped water all over the counter, take your used paper towel and wipe up the counter before you throw it in the trash can… and if you MISS the trash can, bend over and pick it up! Don’t be lazy. Let’s face it, you could use the exercise. Oh, and refill it if it’s out.
Soap dispenser: Soap dispensers work wonderfully if they’re automatic, but if they’re manual sometimes they can leave a little soap behind that drips on the counter or into the sink. Either way, wipe up the excess or rinse it down the sink.
Toilet bowl: Everyone poops. It’s true! If you must do this, please take a look at what you leave behind – one flush may not have been enough. If you left some floaters behind, flush it again. If you streaked the bowl, at least place a few squares of toilet paper on top of the water to cover the streak so that the next person doesn’t see it immediately.
Toilet seat: Getting urine on the seat is flat out unacceptable. Men, you should be lifting the seat anyways, but wipe the edge of the bowl if you dribble. Women, check the seat for overspray before you flush. Not sure if you hit the seat/bowl? Take some toilet paper and wipe it anyways!
Air freshener: If an automatic air freshener is not available or is not adequate for the business which you are about to do, use a spray can both BEFORE AND AFTER you do #2. Hopefully that takes care of it such that the next person doesn't have to smell your nastiness. And if the bathroom has an exhaust fan, leave that on when you walk away.
Floor: Getting urine on the floor is also unacceptable. Wipe it up before you leave!
I really don’t see what is so difficult about doing the things listed above. I expect everyone to abide by these rules, but sadly most do not. If you lived with roommates, would they tolerate your behavior? Probably not. Think of it this way – you have several “roommates” when it comes to public restrooms: just make sure they’re all happy with the way you left it.
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