A Germaphobe’s Guide To Public Restrooms

Exit The Public Restroom

As you prepare to exit the public restroom, grab a paper towel and open the exit door with it. If no paper towels are available and direct contact with the exit door handle is unavoidable, upon exiting the public restroom, use the hand sanitizer that you wisely travel with inside your bag. Use these tips for a more hygienic public restroom experience. Remember that to help avoid using the public restroom, use the restroom at home before going out as often as possible. When using the public restroom, remember to do your best to not touch any surfaces directly, close the lid of the toilet, flush with your foot or toilet paper and back away quickly, use paper to turn on and off faucets that are not automatic, and to exit the public restroom. Lastly, to stay healthy and clean remember your ABC’s: Always Be Cleaning (your hands).