Highlights
- Works high-to-low and clean-to-dirty to avoid cross-contamination
- Clear guidance for shower cleaning, toilet disinfection, sinks/counters, and floors
- Uses Health Canada–approved disinfectant language correctly (DIN = verified kill claims)
- Simple HOCl use: spray to wet → air-dry or wipe; for best results let it work several minutes (keep surfaces visibly wet; reapply if they dry)
- Includes a bathroom cleaning checklist you can print and post
- Tailored to Canadian cleaning products with family-friendly practices
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About DINs (Health Canada):
A DIN lets us make verified kill claims that match the product label. It doesn’t, by itself, mean “safe.” Our formula uses hypochlorous acid (HOCl)—effective disinfection with a gentle profile when used as directed.
What You’ll Need
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded if possible)
- Non-scratch scrub pad/brush; grout brush (optional)
- Mop + bucket or spray mop; vacuum/broom
- Small trash bags
- Health Canada–approved disinfectant (look for a DIN). If you prefer a gentler option, choose a non-toxic bathroom cleaner based on HOCl.
- Optional: glass cloth for mirrors
Use (policy-aligned): Spray to wet the surface. Let air-dry or wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth. For best results, let the disinfectant work for several minutes before wiping. Keep the surface visibly wet; reapply if it dries.
The 8-Step Bathroom Disinfection Workflow
1) Clear & Prep (1–2 min)
Open a window or run the fan. Put on reusable gloves. Remove items from counters and tub ledges; empty the trash. Lightly damp-dust to capture loose particles before surface cleaning.
2) Dust & Dry Wipe High (1–2 min)
Start at the top—fan cover, lights, mirror frames, shelves. Dry wiping first keeps the disinfectant from fighting dust and soap film.
3) Sink, Faucet & Counter (3–5 min)
Pre-clean toothpaste/makeup residue; then spray to wet. Let air-dry or wipe with a lint-free cloth; for best results, allow several minutes of work time. Keep the surface visibly wet; reapply if it dries. Polish fixtures last for a streak-free finish. Spot-treat around taps and the soap dish.
4) Toilet (Outside → Inside) (4–6 min)
Work clean-to-dirty. Do lid, handle, tank, and base first. Seat and hinges next (use a separate cloth or paper towel). For the bowl, clean and then spray to wet under the rim and across the waterline; allow several minutes of work time and keep the surface wet; reapply if needed before flushing. Finish with the flush handle (high-touch hotspot).
5) Shower Cleaning: Walls, Glass & Fixtures (6–10 min)
Pre-clean soap scum with a non-scratch pad and rinse. Spray to wet walls, glass, shelves, and fixtures; let the disinfectant work for several minutes and keep surfaces visibly wet—reapply if they dry—then wipe or rinse as your label directs. Squeegee glass to slow future buildup.
6) Mirrors & Glass (1–2 min)
Clean glass with a damp microfibre; disinfect frames/edges if they’re high-touch. Buff dry with a glass cloth.
7) High-Touch Points (1–2 min)
Door handles, light switches, cabinet pulls, and the outside of dispensers. Spray to wet and let it work for several minutes while keeping the area visibly wet; reapply if it dries before wiping if needed.
8) Floor (5–7 min)
Vacuum or sweep. Mop from the far corner toward the door. Get the edges around the toilet base and behind the door. Let dry completely before replacing mats.
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Frequency Guide
- Daily: Faucet handles, toilet seat/handle, high-touch points
- Weekly: Full sink/counter, toilet disinfection, shower/tub, floor
- Monthly: Fan cover, grout, baseboards; deep descaling if hard water
- After illness: Target high-touch points more often for 3–5 days
Cross-Contamination Tips
- Always high-to-low and clean-to-dirty
- Use separate cloths: sink/counter, toilet, shower
- Launder cloths hot; replace mop water when dirty
- Label cloth colours (e.g., blue = sink/counter, red = toilet)
Bathroom Cleaning Checklist
- Vent on / window open; gloves on
- Clear counters & tub ledges; empty trash
- Dust high (fan, lights, shelves)
- Sink & counter: pre-clean → spray to wet; let work several minutes (keep wet; reapply if it dries) → air-dry/wipe
- Toilet exterior: lid, tank, handle, base
- Seat & hinges: separate cloth/paper
- Toilet bowl: clean → spray to wet; let work several minutes (keep wet; reapply if it dries) → flush
- Shower cleaning: pre-clean scum → spray to wet; let work several minutes (keep wet; reapply if it dries) → wipe/rinse
- Mirrors/glass; frames if high-touch
- High-touch points (switches, pulls, door handle) → spray to wet; let work several minutes (keep wet; reapply if it dries)
- Floor: vacuum/sweep → mop → dry
- Return items; launder cloths; wash hands
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Do I need to follow a “dwell time”?
A. Our HOCl guidance is simple: spray to wet and let the solution air-dry or wipe with a lint-free cloth. For best results, allow it to work for several minutes. Surfaces should stay visibly wet; reapply if they dry.
Q2. What does a Health Canada DIN actually mean?
A. A DIN lets us state verified kill claims that match our label and testing. A DIN by itself is not a blanket “safety” mark. We use HOCl, which provides strong efficacy with a gentle profile when used as directed.
Q3. What’s the safest way to clean a shower and tub weekly?
A. Pre-clean soap scum, rinse, then spray to wet walls, glass, shelves, and fixtures. Let it work for several minutes while keeping surfaces wet; reapply if they dry. Wipe or rinse as directed and squeegee glass to reduce buildup.
Q4. How can I avoid cross-contamination?
A. Work high-to-low, clean-to-dirty, and use separate cloths for the toilet, sink/counter, and shower. Launder cloths hot and dry thoroughly.
Q5. What makes HOCl a good choice for families?
A. HOCl is highly effective against germs and leaves no harsh residues. When used as directed, it’s a practical option for safe cleaning across busy family bathrooms.
Sources
- CDC — Chemical Disinfectants (Infection Control): contact time concept and examples. CDC
- CDC — When & How to Clean and Disinfect a Facility: “contact/wet time,” keep surfaces visibly wet; reapply if dry. CDC
- CDC — Key Definitions (HAI): formal definition of contact time. CDC
- EPA — Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants: “This is also called the contact time… surface should be visibly wet.” Environmental Protection Agency
- EPA — List N (FAQ/Glossary): contact time = time surface should remain wet. Environmental Protection Agency
- Health Canada — Drug Identification Number (DIN): what a DIN is. Government of Canada
- Health Canada — Disinfectant Guidance Summary: DIN requires evidence of safety, efficacy, quality for label claims (market authorization). Government of Canada