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Public toilets are certainly not a pleasant place to visit, however often we have no other choice. When it’s necessary, we simply have to go and we’re grateful for any option. You may have noticed that toilets in public places don’t have doors that reach the floor. Do you know why? Today we’ll tell you several great reasons that nicely explain it.
Easier cleaning and assistance
Easier cleaning: One of the main reasons is the care and cleaning of the toilets. Public toilets must be constantly wiped and washed. The free space under the door is ideal because cleaners do not have to constantly open the door and cleaning is easier.
Faster help for the injured: Another reason is easier detection when an accident happens to someone in the restroom, for example if a person falls. In most cases we notice it thanks to a part of their body protruding. Rescue is thus faster and more likely.
Revealing inappropriate behavior: The door gap also helps reveal inappropriate behavior in the toilets, for example a meeting of a man and a woman in one stall. You surely know that toilets are usually separated and this rule should be followed. Unfortunately it sometimes happens that cleaners or guards uncover inappropriate behavior thanks to the doors.
Vacant or occupied?
Cheaper construction: Because the doors are smaller, less material is used for them, which can save significantly.
Better ventilation: Thanks to the larger gap at the bottom, there is better airflow and thus better removal of unpleasant odors.
Vacant or occupied: You don’t have to knock on every door and ask if it’s occupied. You just need to carefully bend over and look through the gap.
Escape route
Escape path: In case the door gets stuck, you can easily crawl under it and quickly call professional help.
Faster turnover: Because someone can stand in front of a stall and wait until it frees up, the frequency of their use speeds up, which is expected for public restrooms.
Passing toilet paper: If you run out of toilet paper in the stall, you can ask the person sitting next to you to pass it under the door or ask the cleaner directly.
