He's a rather large man and probably can't see it to aim it, if you get my drift, and there's been times when I've had guests over and they mention there is a puddle on the floor...so not only is he peeing on the floor, he's not cleaning it up, and now my bathroom smells bad. I've tried leaving hints like disinfecting the bathroom daily, lighting candles, ect...but apparently he's still not getting it. What do I do?
2006-09-18 05:43:37 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I thought about maybe putting a little sign above the toilet saying "If you tinkle, please don't sprinkle, and be a sweetie and wipe the seatie"
2006-09-18 05:46:06 · update #1
Sounds like you really need to get a new room mate. If he is this inconsiderate as to pee on the floor and doesn't clean up after himself, he really needs to move out. He needs to give you some consideration and clean up after himself. It doesn't take that much time to clean up (I clean up after my girls when they don't make it to the bathroom in time). You could try the sign as well as telling him flat out that he needs to clean up after himself or look for another place to live. Sounds like he is making your life miserable with his inconsiderate ways. Do you really want him for a friend?
2006-09-18 16:00:04 · answer #1 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm all for being polite, but there really is no sure-fire way to tell him without upsetting him. But don't worry about being rude--as far as I'm concerned, he's the rude one!
Tell him that if he can't be more careful then he needs to clean up his mess or pee sitting down. If he refuses to do either one and the problem continues, put a lock on the outside of the bathroom door when he's not home and don't have a key made for him. Then, when he asks why he can't get into the bathroom, inform him that if he's going to pee on the floor like an unhousebroken dog, then he can just go outside like one!
2006-09-18 05:54:25 · answer #2 · answered by Avie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people are just not properly socialized. Congratulations, you have now been promoted to parent.
You must be blunt with your room mate. When you are alone with him (so as not to publicly humiliate him) explain in detail the problem you have with him and how he must fix it. Let him know you are tired of cleaning up after him and that you most certainly did not give birth to him. This is a health issue that can't be ignored and it is embarrassing for you if you have guests.
Show him how to clean up his mess. Demonstrate with him how to wipe up his mess and how to disinfect it. He might never have been made to clean as a boy! Show him where the mop bucket is, where the disinfectant is and what to do with the dirty towels. While you are at it - you might as well show him how to clean the rest of the house. It might be a good time to set up rules like having no over night dishes and what not. If your conversation with your room mate is tactful and constructive, he might be thanking you at the end of it.
If you are not willing to have this conversation with your room mate or if your room mate will not change his ways, then get a new room mate.
And by the way - I recommend "oust" air re freshener. You can't beat it.
2006-09-18 08:06:50 · answer #3 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is times to be polite. This isn't one of them. Just tell him out right "Hey quit peeing on the floor!"
Maybe it's time that you look for a new roommate too. If he's doing that what other nasty things is he pulling that you don't know about?
2006-09-18 05:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by acidcrap 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I clean the office I work at as a side job and even grown men who are completely capable of seeing where to aim and cleaning up the mess don't. I knew who the culprit was but since he is one of the owners I couldn't really say anything. However his brother suggested we place some cheerios in a bowl on the back of the toilet for "target practice" and see how long it took for someone to notice. The someone in question did notice and wasn't very happy about the joke, but I haven't noticed any pee on the floor since.
2006-09-18 06:01:38 · answer #5 · answered by OrianasMom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be direct. It's not healthy to live like that. Tell him straight up he needs to hit the toilet or urinate outside. Also tell him you want him to pay for weekly maid service if he can't manage to clean up after himself. That should do it.
One of my apartments had a carpeted bathroom and my room mate stunk up the bathroom so bad I had to move out in less than a month. Nasty. When I confronted him (very gently) he said since I was a woman I should be cleaning more.
Glad we weren't romantically involved because I would have puked!
2006-09-18 06:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by exclusiveindigo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try making a sign and hanging it over the toilet. Size is no excuse for bad aim. My boyfriend is a round type of guy, and he manages not to pee on the floor. You could also just tell him.
2006-09-18 05:47:25 · answer #7 · answered by Cosmic I 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Explain to him nicely, about the germs and medical hazzards provoked by not cleaning up body waste. Try leaving paper towels by the toilet with a note about cleaning up after yourselves since this is a shared bathroom.
2006-09-18 05:52:54 · answer #8 · answered by Jacquelyn M 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What's the problem here? Simply tell the man, "Dude. You keep peeing on the floor. Please wipe it up when you are done. It's gross." Simple enough. Maybe he doesn't even know he's doing it!
2006-09-20 02:59:12 · answer #9 · answered by cookie6494 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politely say, "You've been missing the toilet when you tinkle, would you mind being a bit more careful?"
OR
GET A NEW ROOMMATE!
2006-09-18 05:52:03 · answer #10 · answered by Smitty 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋