A former flight attendant has revealed the frequency of plane bathroom cleaning and when the worst time to go to the toilet is on a flight.
While using an airplane restroom is rarely a pleasant experience, a flight attendant has shared made mistakes, which make you sick.
There are certain areas in place that have less-than-stellar reputations for cleanliness. Even passengers might want to steer clear of these areas to enhance their travel experience
However, while traveling on long flights, it is difficult to avoid certain germ hotspots, such as the restroom.
Fortunately, a former flight attendant has shared insights into the optimal times to plan your restroom visits on a flight and when it's best to use the toilet.
In a conversation with bathroom specialists, at Sanctuary Bathrooms, the former flight attendant mentioned, "The worst time to use the airplane restroom is right before take-off and at the very end of a flight, especially if it's long-haul."
It's easy to deduce that during these periods, the restroom will experience the most usage and a higher likelihood of becoming dirty.
Likewise, the bathroom can swiftly become unpleasant after a bout of turbulence when passengers are required to remain seated.
Once the seatbelt sign turns off, you can expect a surge of passengers heading to the restrooms, increasing the likelihood of them becoming dirty.
However, hopefully, motion sickness isn't a concern. Even without that factor, there's bound to be an influx.
On the other hand, you might find it challenging to use the restroom before the food is served. The former flight attendant explained.
"Plane food is not nutritious. It can be oily and high in salt and fat; things that don't tend to be great for gut health or bowel movements.
'If a meal isn't sitting right with a passenger and they need to use the loo because of it, you don't want to be in there straight after."
However, the flight attendant also revealed that even when an airplane restroom might appear relatively clean, it doesn't always live up to the level of hygiene you might expect.
