How often have you needed to use a public toilet, but decided to wait after looking inside? For millions of people, needing to use a public toilet at some point in the week is a regular event. A 2006 survey in the UK found that around 80% of respondents did not feel that public toilets met their needs. More than half of respondents agreed that the lack of good public toilets stopped them from going out as often as they would like. Here are five of the most common issues that public toilets face, and suggestions for how a redesign could improve them.
Ventilation
One of the most common – but least pleasant to discuss – issues with public toilets is the smell. This can be a cleanliness issue, but is most frequently a problem with ventilation. This can be solved with superior fans or better positioned windows. However, bad smells are not exclusively caused by ventilation. Older and damaged cubicle panels can soak up liquid, which can cause bad smells too.
Cleanliness
Many public toilets suffer from cleanliness issues. This can be to do with a lack of funding for cleaners, or improper use by members of the public. However, it can also be an issue of difficult to clean or thoroughly soiled cubicles. Toilet cubicles from Cubicle Warehouse are easy to clean and keep in top quality. They are resistant to moisture, meaning they can be kept clean and tidy with ease.
Damage
Damaged fixtures and fittings inside a public toilet can make it an unusable space for many people. If the cubicles themselves are damaged and broken, then making use of the bathroom may be impossible. Most damage to public toilets is caused by frequent use rather than any malice. However, all of this is easily avoided through using higher quality fixtures. Everything that we use at Cubicle Warehouse – whether the cubicles themselves, or the fittings within them – is of the highest quality, and toughest build. This reduces the amount of damage that even the most frequent use will cause.
Accessibility
Millions of people in the UK have some issue with their mobility. This is not always as obvious as people who use a wheelchair. It can be a full range of mobility issues, any of which can be made more difficult through poorly designed and inaccessible public toilets. At Cubicle Warehouse, we are experts in helping you organise and design your bathroom to make it as accessible as possible.
Appearance
Finally, the appearance of public toilets can have a major impact on their potential use. If the cubicles look old and worn out, people are likely to perceive the bathroom as dirty, even if it is not. Cubicle Warehouse’s bright and colourful range of cubicles come in a wide variety of colours. When you redesign your public toilet, make sure to consider how the colour scheme will make visitors feel. A bright and welcoming appearance can ensure that your bathroom gives off the right impression to potential users.
Toilet Cubicles for Public Toilets
Cubicle Warehouse are nationwide experts in sourcing public toilets. We have the experience, and the highest quality cubicles, to ensure that your new public toilets are bright, comfortable, easy to clean and welcoming.
