How to Keep Washrooms Stocked During the Christmas Rush
- Seldram
- 2 hours ago
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What Washroom Supplies Do You Need Over Christmas and Boxing Day?
To keep washrooms running smoothly over Christmas, you need enough toilet tissue, hand towels, soap, sanitiser, bin liners, and a simple restock plan that matches footfall and opening hours.
If you tend to run short, plan using a small buffer so you are not relying on last-minute deliveries.
The Essential Stock List
Consumables
Toilet tissue
Hand towels or roll towels
Hand soap refills
Hand sanitiser
Bin liners and clinical waste where relevant
Air freshener refills if used
Support items
Gloves and cloths
Surface sanitiser for touchpoints
Toilet cleaner and descaler
Mop heads and floor cleaner
How to Set Par Levels (Simple Method)
Look at your typical weekly usage.
Multiply by the number of weeks you need to cover.
Add a buffer for Christmas footfall or reduced access to deliveries.
A sensible buffer is often one extra week of core consumables for busy sites.
A Quick Guide by Environment
Offices: Expect peaks on the final working days and then quieter periods. Stock for spikes and focus on soap, towels, and tissue.
Hospitality and Leisure: Footfall can jump quickly. Keep more tissue, towels, and soap than usual and increase checks during busy hours.
Education: If closed, reduce stock but do a deep clean and reset ready for return. If open, stock normally with a small buffer.
Practical Tips to Prevent Run-Outs
Keep a small back stock near washrooms if possible
Standardise dispensers and refills across your site
Use simple shopping lists per location so ordering is consistent
Schedule quick checks at predictable times each day
FAQs
Which runs out first at busy sites?:
Usually hand towels and soap, followed by toilet tissue.
Should we switch from hand towels to dryers to save stock?:
Dryers can reduce towel usage, but you still need soap, tissue, and cleaning supplies. Many sites prefer both options.
How often should washrooms be checked during busy periods?:
At least every 2 to 3 hours, or more frequently in high footfall areas.
