Just what is good
Over the years, we have stayed in a few different caravan parks. It always disappoints me when I see that other campers don’t clean up after themselves in the bathrooms.
It must also be disheartening for the staff who clean them to come back and see them left in such a state. Many parks have gone to a lot of trouble to ensure their bathrooms are clean and tidy.
We have stayed in parks that have bathrooms with flowers or plants, proper bathmats, nice soap, an air freshener, and now hand sanitiser as well.
Caravan Park Bathroom Etiquette
Here are a few tips that might help encourage us all to be a little more thoughtful when we leave the bathroom.
Use The Mop And Bucket
I don’t think I can recall using a
That way, when the next person walks in with dirty or sandy feet, the water doesn’t turn to mud!
It also means less water on the floor, which could prevent someone from slipping.
If you are staying in a
Use The Rubbish Bin
It constantly surprises me how often I see rubbish left on the floor near the bin or chucked in a hand basin or on the bench: broken hair ties, empty shampoo bottles, clumps of hair. Please pick it up and pop it in the bin.
For ladies, please use the sanitary waste bins provided. The same goes for nappies. Some parks will often have a separate bin for used nappies. Please consider putting your nappies in an outside bin if they have poo in them.
A Word On Toilets
It’s a fact of life – we all need to pee and poop! That’s just how it is with us human beings. So the least we can do is leave the toilet clean for the next person. When you’ve finished using the toilet, have a quick check.
Did all the contents flush away? No – flush it again. Have I dribbled on the seat? Yes – grab some paper and wipe it up, then flush again. Did I leave poo stuck to the side of the bowl? Yes – then grab the brush, give it a quick clean and flush again.
As with the mop and bucket, I find that nearly all bathrooms have a toilet brush for just such an occasion. If you can’t clean it up yourself, tell someone at the park that it needs attention.
Also, please close the lid of the toilet when you finish. And boys, please put the seat down, especially if you are using unisex bathrooms.
Supervise Your Kids
Caravan park bathrooms aren’t the place to leave kids unsupervised. Just recently, I encountered two younger girls, around 9 and 12, who had spread water everywhere in front of the hand basins from their long hair. Again, this could cause a slip hazard, especially for an older person.
Keep It Short
How good is a long hot shower after a day out exploring or a week of free free camping? But please be respectful of water restrictions, especially in regional communities.
Also, remember that other people may be waiting to shower, especially if the park is busy.
This post isn’t intended to lecture anyone, but just like our post on Camp Ground and
What do you think is good
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I wear my thongs in the park showers which also get a wash in the process.
I do exactly the same thing, just in case there is chance of getting some kind of feet bug.
Fair enough too!
I agree with everything you mentioned
I work at a caravan park and in the past a large tourist attraction and it’s surprising how people can leave the bathrooms you wonder what their houses look like
Yes….I have often wondered that too!
I recently stayed in a bunch of parks in central NSW that had bath mats for use. Grab a clean one to use in your shower and then put it in the washing basket on the way out. Much better idea than expecting people.tomuse the mop.
Bathmats are a great idea except for the extra washing involved especially if they are only a small park and don’t outsource the washing. I will often take my own bathmat or even a microfibre cloth to stand on. Doesn’t take long to dry then.
These were all small parks and honestly it added to the personality fo the place. I spoke to a couple of the owners and they felt it was well worth it. I travel so light I don’t take an extras like bath mats 🙂
And I have to be honest I have never mopped the floor of my shower stall. Although I have never really made much mess either – By the time I have bundled up my stuff from most of the ridiculously small stalls there is no where to put things while I mop.
That’s what we do-stayed in a park in Ararat and they supplied mats for use-only trouble was people took them!
It would be nice if all CP’s provided the mats. L I am bit dubious of the mop, as it may used to mop the entire area, meaning toilet cubicles and near urinals. As some cleaning staff in CP’s are from OS on working holidays and may not be as concerned.