How do I make wudu in a public restroom while traveling?

Before you start

• Make wudu before you leave whenever you can. If you keep it, you won't need a public restroom at all.
• Pick a quieter moment or a family or accessible restroom if one is free. A single room gives you privacy and space for your feet.
• Say "Bismillah" quietly or in your heart. Many scholars dislike saying Allah's name aloud inside a toilet area, so some say it at the door before entering.

At the sink

Wash your hands, rinse your mouth and nose, wash your face and arms, and wipe your head and ears as normal. Use a gentle flow of water so it doesn't splash everywhere. The obligatory parts are short, so it can take under two minutes. See What are the obligatory parts of wudu?

The tricky part: your feet

• Wipe over your socks or shoes. If you put on leather socks (khuffs) or, according to many scholars, ordinary socks after a full wudu, you can wipe over them instead of washing your feet. A traveler can do this for up to three days and nights (Sahih Muslim 276). The Prophet ﷺ wiped over his khuffs on a journey, saying he had put them on while his feet were clean (Sahih al-Bukhari 206). Scholars differ on cloth socks, so check your school. See Do I have to take off my socks every time I make wudu?
• Use a bottle. Fill a water bottle, go into a stall or sit down, and pour it over each foot. Some travelers carry a small spray bottle or a lota for this.
• Lifting your foot to the sink is allowed, but it can look odd and splash, so use it only when the room is empty.

Leave it clean

Wipe up splashes with paper towels before you go. A dry sink and floor protect the next person and give a good impression of Muslims. If people ask what you're doing, a simple "I'm washing before my prayer" is enough. For more ideas, see How do I make wudu in a school bathroom?