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Title: A lockdown question ?
Post by: mrs bouquet on November 06, 2020, 12:48: When the g/house men resume next Tuesday. One of them always needs the loo for a wee. Can I let him in ?
Frankly I would rather not, but he will probably pee in the garden if I dont let him. ::) Mrs Bouquet
Title: Re: A lockdown question ?
Post by: AndyRVTR on November 06, 2020, 13:33: If he's not part of your support bubble, then no!
Title: Re: A lockdown question ?
Post by: Aunt Sally on November 06, 2020, 13:49: I think they can:

https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/news/home-moves-and-repairs-can-continue-in-new-lockdown-says-jenrick-68395
Title: Re: A lockdown question ?
Post by: Kleftiwallah on November 06, 2020, 13:58: This isn't a lock down question, it's a lock out question!

Cheers, Tony. :nowink:
Title: Re: A lockdown question ?
Post by: mumofstig on November 06, 2020, 14:52: I'd tell him to pee outside (in a bucket perhaps?) rather than have to let him in and have to disinfect everything ::)
Title: Re: A lockdown question ?
Post by: mrs bouquet on November 06, 2020, 15:42: Quote from: mumofstig on November 06, 2020, 14:52
I'd tell him to pee outside (in a bucket perhaps?) rather than have to let him in and have to disinfect everything ::)

I have thoroughly disinfected each time he has been there. Day one, he walked right through with his boots on as well. I told him.
They have used all of my buckets for soil they have dug out, which are now full of water. I thought it was because of the rain - now I am wondering ::) I shall be so glad when they finish. He has just emailed me to say it will now be Wednesday not Tuesday. !! Mrs B
Title: Re: A lockdown question ?
Post by: Tenhens on November 06, 2020, 15:45: Suggest they bring their own bottle and dispose of accordingly.
Title: Re: A lockdown question ?
Post by: wighty on November 06, 2020, 16:16: My ex-husband was a Policeman (CID) and when on covert obs they used to use fabric conditioner bottles to wee in as, apparently, they are a convenient shape. They also of course have a screw on lid so no spillages. He could then take it home, empty and rinse. If he needs a 'number 2' I'm afraid I've got no ideas.
Title: Re: A lockdown question ?
Post by: al78 on November 08, 2020, 11:10: If it were me I'd allow it. There is such a thing as being too paranoid. What are the chances of you contracting COVID from one workman using your toilet for a minute or two? If you are that worried you shouldn't have them round in the first place.
Title: Re: A lockdown question ?
Post by: jaydig on November 08, 2020, 14:51: We're lucky in that we have a downstairs and an upstairs loo. When we had workmen in recently, I showed them where the downstairs one was, and told them not to knock, but to come in and use it. I provided plenty of liquid soap and some old towels. At the end of each day I bleached everything down, removed the used towels and put out some fresh ones for the following day. It didn't take long, and I appreciated how my husband would suffer if he didn't have access to a toilet for a whole day.
Title: Re: A lockdown question ?
Post by: basketcase on November 08, 2020, 16:42: Isn't urine (particularly male) supposed to be good on a compost heap, from time to time? I suppose if you have one it'd be an option...