I don't have a lot of luck with tradesmen. Since I moved here a year ago, those that have eventually turned up have broken my hoover and a long handled dustpan and brush, stained my (brand new) carpet, knocked the end off a newly fitted worktop - you name it, they've done it.
Last week and yesterday I had two tradesmen in - one to do a small job, the other to give me a quote. They both asked if they could use the loo. OK, you can't deny anyone that. I've shown them where it is and pointedly told them (I actually pointed out to one of them with my hand) that there's a hand towel next to the basin. Both times I've gone in after they've gone and both times the hand towel is in exactly the same position and bone dry and the basin is bone dry as well. So clearly they haven't washed their hands.
Quite apart from basic hygiene, my son has MS (he doesn't live with me but he does visit) so I am extra scrupulous as he simply cannot afford to pick up any virus.
I'm not sure how else I can tactfully tell people I don't know to wash their hands after they used the toilet.
Suggestions welcome!
