Your Employees Care More About Clean Bathrooms Than You Think
- ScrubHub
- Jul 19
- 2 min read
Let’s talk about the unsung hero of your workplace: the bathroom.
Sure, it’s not the first thing that comes to mind when you think “employee satisfaction”—but it should be.
Clean Bathrooms = Happy Employees
A 2023 survey by Bradley Corporation found that 60% of workers say a clean and stocked restroom improves their perception of the entire company. Not just the maintenance team. Not just the facilities department. The entire company.
When employees walk into a restroom that smells fresh, looks spotless, and has everything stocked, it sends a message: This place cares about the people who work here.
And when it doesn’t? You’re quietly eroding morale—and possibly productivity.
The Psychological Impact of a Dirty Restroom
Let’s be real: nobody wants to start their day dodging mystery puddles or realizing (too late) that there’s no toilet paper. It creates frustration and discomfort, which lingers long after the bathroom door shuts.
Unclean restrooms also tap into deeper emotional reactions:
Stress and anxiety: People avoid using dirty restrooms, even when they need to.
Distraction: That unpleasant experience becomes a mental speed bump during the workday.
Loss of trust: If basic facilities aren’t maintained, what else is being neglected?
In industries like medical offices, daycares, dealerships, and gyms, this isn’t just about comfort—it’s about health standards and legal compliance too.
Clean Bathrooms Help With Retention (Yes, Really)
Want to reduce turnover? Start by improving the basics.
Employees might not leave because of the bathroom, but they might leave because it’s a daily reminder that their comfort isn’t a priority.
Plus, cleanliness plays into professional pride. A clean, well-kept facility makes staff feel like they’re part of something organized and high-functioning. That’s an environment people want to stay in.
The ROI of Bathroom Cleaning
Let’s run some quick math.
If poor restroom hygiene contributes even slightly to employee dissatisfaction, you’re looking at:
Lower productivity
Higher turnover
More sick days (thanks, bacteria)
Compare that with the cost of a professional commercial cleaning service—especially one like ScrubHub, which specializes in bathroom sanitation for offices, daycares, gyms, and medical facilities—and the numbers start to look very ROI-friendly.
What Clean Bathrooms Say to Your Staff
A clean bathroom says:
“We respect you.”
“We don’t cut corners.”
“Your experience at work matters.”
It’s a small detail that signals bigger values.
If your commercial cleaning company treats restrooms like an afterthought, it’s time to upgrade.
ScrubHub offers reliable, high-touch bathroom cleaning services for St. Louis businesses that understand the power of details. Whether you’re managing an office, a clinic, or a gym—we make sure your restrooms are a reflection of your standards.
