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Good design is practical, functional, puts the user first, and is intuitive in how it works. So it’s only natural that we have high interior design expectations for the most important room in public areas and businesses. Let’s not beat around the bush, we’re talking about the restroom!

Call it what you will—the bathroom, the John, the powder room, the Iron Throne, or even the Chamber of Secrets—you really can’t downplay just how vital this space is, whether you’re at a restaurant, cafe, hotel, shopping center, or elsewhere. Everybody pees. Everybody poops. Everybody knows how awkward (and sometimes even icky) using public restrooms can be. So privacy and hygiene are areas of huge importance.

Fortunately, the world’s full of genius designers who love making life better, simpler, and more enjoyable for us all. Below, you’ll find some of the very best design solutions to the problems that restrooms have, all collected by Bored Panda. Remember to upvote the design decisions that you think are just spot-on and should be the standard everywhere.

Bored Panda reached out to the American Restroom Association to learn more about the need for good design solutions to public bathrooms, how there's a split between the interests of the government and that of businesses, and how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected restroom designs. Tim Pyle, the Executive Director at the ARA, said that the core reason why hygiene, privacy, and other issues aren't addressed are financial. You'll find the full interview below.

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The Bathroom At My Doctor's Office Has A Discreet Way For Victims Of Abuse, Violence, Or Human Trafficking To Get Help

The Bathroom At My Doctor's Office Has A Discreet Way For Victims Of Abuse, Violence, Or Human Trafficking To Get Help

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This Brewery Has A Sign In The Bathroom That Offers A Backup Plan In Case Your Date Isn't Going So Well

This Brewery Has A Sign In The Bathroom That Offers A Backup Plan In Case Your Date Isn't Going So Well

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Foxxy (The Original)
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like seeing these types of things in clubs and pubs etc. Would be interested to know the statistics on how often these have helped someone out of a bad situation.

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This Disabled Bathroom Has A Sign To Say It's Ok For Anyone Of Any Disability To Use It

This Disabled Bathroom Has A Sign To Say It's Ok For Anyone Of Any Disability To Use It

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this so much. Grace is such a clever girl, I didn't ever think of actually making something, just felt badly when you know ur getting judged coz you aren't wearing a giant neon sign listing all your conditions

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Tim, the Executive Director at the ARA, explained to Bored Panda that finances lie at the core as to why public restrooms might not be up to suitable standards. "It has been easier and less expensive for municipalities (cities, counties, states, etc.) to allow the for-profit sector to fill the gap. If a national coffee shop chain or fast food establishment has a bathroom, why do we, the government, need to build and maintain one?" Tim explained the way that the US government thinks in this case.

Meanwhile, he highlighted the fact that businesses have "a vested interest in improving the customer experience," citing a study that a whopping 95 percent of patrons are less likely to be return customers if they had a bad bathroom experience. "However, this leaves gaps in the restroom infrastructure. The designs are there; the will of government to fill the gap or ensure access is not," Tim showed Bored Panda where a large part of the problem lies.

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Whoever Invented This For When I'm Taking A Crap In A Public Restroom To Hold My Child In Place Is A Genius

Whoever Invented This For When I'm Taking A Crap In A Public Restroom To Hold My Child In Place Is A Genius

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My Office Flipped All The Women’s Restroom Vending Machines To Be Free

My Office Flipped All The Women’s Restroom Vending Machines To Be Free

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Hannah Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s great, the last thing you need in a period emergency is trying to find change for a vending machine.

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These Kids Toilets In A London Museum Whose Sinks Slope To Cater For Progressively Shorter Children

These Kids Toilets In A London Museum Whose Sinks Slope To Cater For Progressively Shorter Children

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There have been some advancements in the need for good design solutions for restroom hygiene issues since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Tim from the ARA had this to say: "We’ve seen particular interest in antimicrobial materials for high-touch surfaces as well as automation to reduce the 'touch' factor. Also, the way coronavirus is transmitted has put a focus on improving ventilation and air cleaning systems. More simply, better scheduling for regular cleaning is a low-cost way to improve hygiene. Just having a user see that someone is cleaning puts them more at ease,"

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My School’s Bathrooms Have Pedals Instead Of Handles

My School’s Bathrooms Have Pedals Instead Of Handles

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like that idea except in Australia we would need 2 pedals. By law it is mandatory for all new toilets to have a dual flush system. One for half flush and one for full flush.

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This Zoo Has A Complimentary Sunscreen Dispenser In The Bathroom

This Zoo Has A Complimentary Sunscreen Dispenser In The Bathroom

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According to Tim, it's very important that the public has access to clean, comfortable, and well-designed restrooms outside of their own homes. "Since 2004, it’s been the reason for the existence of the American Restroom Association. Everyone needs a restroom—it’s a fact of life. One that, for whatever reason, people just don’t like to talk about," Tim pointed out that it's a still a slightly taboo topic.

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"The Federal government requires the availability of restrooms in the workplace, yet there is no such coordinated effort for public spaces. That is something we are advocating for. Until then, it’s a crapshoot (pun intended) as to whether a restroom will be there when you need one," he said.

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This Toilet Lock That Doubles As A Tray So You Can’t Leave Without Taking Your Stuff

This Toilet Lock That Doubles As A Tray So You Can’t Leave Without Taking Your Stuff

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In most public places I have ever been, this would either be broken, burned by ciggarettes or full of human waste. People are disgusting

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All Of The Toilet Lights In My Town Have Been Changed To Fluorescent Blue, In An Attempt To Prevent Heroin Users From Being Able To Find A Vein To Use

All Of The Toilet Lights In My Town Have Been Changed To Fluorescent Blue, In An Attempt To Prevent Heroin Users From Being Able To Find A Vein To Use

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh... you learn something new everyday. Today, I'm learning about finding veins

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Public Toilet At Shopping Centre Has A Extra-Small Toilet Seat For Little Humans

Public Toilet At Shopping Centre Has A Extra-Small Toilet Seat For Little Humans

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There are several main issues afflicting public restrooms, including hygiene standards, comfort through privacy, and vandalism. Violate any one of those three and customers are less likely to have a great time using your other services. Meanwhile, provide them a safe, clean, beautiful environment in which to errr ponder the nature of life and the multiverse and you’ll make them feel right at home.

While a lot of potential issues could be solved by throwing more money at the problems, hiring more staff to clean more often, etc., the crux of everything is seeing the potential pitfalls before getting bogged down by them. That’s where design solutions come in. With them, you’re basically investing into solutions upfront and cutting off potential issues before they even show up.

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The Toilet At My Work Has A Wall Of Strong Scented Wood To Replace An Air Refresher. It Works Surprisingly Well

The Toilet At My Work Has A Wall Of Strong Scented Wood To Replace An Air Refresher. It Works Surprisingly Well

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This Airport Bathroom Has Lights To Show You Which Stalls Are Free

This Airport Bathroom Has Lights To Show You Which Stalls Are Free

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Japanese Toilets Often Have A Button That Plays White Noise/Water Sounds So You Can Poop Without Other People Hearing Your Business

Japanese Toilets Often Have A Button That Plays White Noise/Water Sounds So You Can Poop Without Other People Hearing Your Business

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Japanese thought of everything... we have to carry a Bluetooth speaker into the bathroom just to s**t before the shower

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For instance, touching surfaces at most public restrooms can be a strong yuck factor for adults and kids alike. Throw in the danger of a global pandemic and you’ve got some people seriously worried and extremely anxious. They’d rather hold it in and be in pain than use a disgusting toilet that looks like the villain of a low-budget horror movie.

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I Have A Gender Neutral Bathroom At My High School

I Have A Gender Neutral Bathroom At My High School

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like genderneutral bathrooms, but I feel like they shouldn’t be the only bathroom in the building. Some people don’t feel comfortable sharing a bathroom with the opposite gender, and that’s completely fine.

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Pet Bathroom At The Burbank Airport

Pet Bathroom At The Burbank Airport

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Hannah Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the idea, but I think my dogs would be confused by being inside and being able to potty. I do not want to go back to those days.

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Emergency Alarm Chords Running Along The Floor Of The Disabled Toilet In Berlin Airport In Case Someone Falls Over And Requires Assistance

Emergency Alarm Chords Running Along The Floor Of The Disabled Toilet In Berlin Airport In Case Someone Falls Over And Requires Assistance

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So minimizing the ick factor and maximizing cleanliness becomes a priority. How this problem gets solved depends on the designer. Some might opt for designs that let us use and flush the toilet while making absolutely minimal contact with surfaces. Others might go for self-cleaning or easily-cleaned surfaces or go for something that’s the perfect solution that nobody’s thought of yet.

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Auto Glass Repair Shop Men's Bathroom Has A Full Blown Standalone Changing Table

Auto Glass Repair Shop Men's Bathroom Has A Full Blown Standalone Changing Table

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Diaper Dispenser For Men With Babies In A Walmart’s Men’s Restroom

Diaper Dispenser For Men With Babies In A Walmart’s Men’s Restroom

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The Female On This Restroom Sign Isn’t Wearing A Dress

The Female On This Restroom Sign Isn’t Wearing A Dress

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Meanwhile, let’s talk a bit about privacy and comfort. Odds are, you know somebody in your life who’s wary of using any restroom in public. It might be a friend or a family member. It might even be you. Some people simply think that going to the bathroom is embarrassing, even though it’s an absolutely natural and unavoidable part of our existence as human beings.

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In Tallinn Airport, One Of The Men's Bathrooms Has Step By Step Instructions On Tying A Tie

In Tallinn Airport, One Of The Men's Bathrooms Has Step By Step Instructions On Tying A Tie

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m rather literally struggling to tie my tie as I read this. Thank you, random bathroom.

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This Movie Theater Has Screens In The Bathrooms So You Don't Miss Any Of The Action

This Movie Theater Has Screens In The Bathrooms So You Don't Miss Any Of The Action

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This Bar Has Sinks Located Just Outside Of The Bathrooms So Everyone Can See If You Didn't Wash Your Hands

This Bar Has Sinks Located Just Outside Of The Bathrooms So Everyone Can See If You Didn't Wash Your Hands

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not why these exist. You see bathrooms set up like this all over Europe. Sinks are expensive, and many old buildings just don't have the space for American style bathrooms. This exists because sinks are gender neutral and you only need one.

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bonnyatlast
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not brilliant. Women's periods can be messy. Are they going to clean that up in full view of customers? Or someone spills something on their clothes? Yes take off your shirt in front of everyone.

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Debbie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this... eventhough i wipe it off with paper, the red is sometimes still around my nails. Also checking your outfit, makeup or that thing that is stuck between your teeth would be a bit weird.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it is also to have ppl walk outside to wash the hands, therefore leaving the bathroom free for the next person faster.

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John C
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's super smart. Also cuts down on # of sinks they have to install/maintain, and gets people out of the bathroom faster.

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Dave In MD
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But then you touch the door handle without washing your hands first.

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John C
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even better - you can wash your hands AFTER touching that door handle, instead of soiling your freshly washed hands.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good idea but... Imagine the yuckies on the door handles used to exit the bathrooms into the sink area.

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Calypso poet
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But what if I wanted to clean my teeth? What if I had a private mess I needed to clean up? Do I need everyone seeing me fix my hair and clothes?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't this how all bathrooms are if they have multiple stalls? Like in most restaurants except sometimes the handicap stall will have its own sink.

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Hugo A-niro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smart there are so many unhygenic people around who never wash their hands after using the bathroom ..

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Joe Dad
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it. Also, another thing about this is: your hands will still be clean after you wash it because you wouldn't need to grab the door handle afterwards (which often would be dirty from people who didn't wash their hands). This is brilliant.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd walk by it just to prove a "don't police me MFer" point. I can't stand adults constantly policing other adults. Mind your own gd business.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think that's why. I think it's bc people cause bottle neck by lingering and primping at the sink (well... the mirror above it). This makes people less likely to lingering.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This! I’ve heard so many men make excuse not washing afterward by saying they don’t pee on their fingers. My retort to that is to ask them how their d**k can manage to unzip their fly from the inside and jump out with no help from them. (Yeah guys, even if you don’t use your hands to pee once it’s free, you still have to use your hands to unzip and liberate it.)

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Kim
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... I didn't know this was weird. In South Africa, most of the public bathrooms look like this.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES !!! And you just KNOW for a FACT that those idiots walk RIGHT ON BY without washing -- thus revealing (to all of the world, or at least those present) how they can't even remember to PRETEND that they typically wash their hands, automatically by habit. And when they walk by and realize they FORGOT to pretend, and they do a double-take and hurry back to fake the habit and wash up, ACTING AS IF they usually wash, yet their face is all red from embarrassment, by then it's too late. They're caught yellow-handed. Awesome !!!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Especially for those guys who just rinse their hands with water and that's it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not why, but a good reason to put sinks outside the stalls -- which is done to prevent crowding and long wait lines

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Jane Petersen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a big thing at craft brewpubs in San Diego county. It's genius. It's fun to meet people there too :)

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Carol Hardman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah. Normally I use my shirt to open the door after washing my hands. It's not safe to touch the door handle after washing your hands, cuz there are people that don't wash their hands.

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Heather
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think they have something like that at Culinary Dropout here in AZ

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Molly A. Block
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's great and all, but it also means that those are some of the dirtiest, filthiest, pee and poo contaminated door handles.

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Carol Hardman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But there are women that don't wash their hands either and even if they use the wipes they should use them after exiting the toilet area. So yeah. I definitely think there are some that don't even wash their hands either.

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Nikki Sevven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great idea, especially since you don't want to touch the door handle after washing up.

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Ava Lasley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My school did this and we all stared at the person who walked out without washing their hands lol

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Ivana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like it because it means the bathrooms are free quicker

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Remus-Alexandru Simion
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'd be inside for a while looking for the sink...and then probably surrender, go out and fail to see them there...it's a good idea but needs careful planning for proper implementation.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! Are you really gonna just check your makeup & that's it? Social pressure is good for something at least.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same set-up at a restaurant in Philadelphia. It's only one wash basin that is a huge bucket with river rocks in the bottom and an industrial tap. But yes, everyone can see if you don't wash up. Love it!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better put an alarm for everyone leaving without washing hands 😅😅

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THAT is the most useful thing I’ve seen so far. SHAME people into washing their hands. Hell, make an alarm go off if they don’t wash!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shame on you for trying to cause anyone trying to feel shame ever. You're the kind of person that servers spit in your food.

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However brave or cowardly we might be in public bathrooms, it’s nonetheless a good idea to give people some privacy. Make sure that nobody can accidentally peek at you through the gaps in the stalls, have some sort of sound-dampening solutions, and generally give people the ability to relax.

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My School Put Free Pad And Tampon Vending Machines In The Girls' Bathrooms

My School Put Free Pad And Tampon Vending Machines In The Girls' Bathrooms

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The Toilets In These Bathrooms Flushes With Rainwater

The Toilets In These Bathrooms Flushes With Rainwater

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How are we not globally saving water by using grey and black water more efficiently?

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This Japanese Toilet Refills Through A Sink In The Top So You Can Rinse Your Hands And Re-Use The Water

This Japanese Toilet Refills Through A Sink In The Top So You Can Rinse Your Hands And Re-Use The Water

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats amazing! And to think so much clean water goes to waste every year

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We’re not in Roman times with public bathrooms anymore (for better or for worse) and we need modern design decisions for modern restroom problems. Thankfully, some designers have already digested some of these issues and provided genius responses. Yes, everybody pees and poops, but will everybody implement smart designs after they learn about them? That’s an important question for another time.

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This Mcdonalds Have This Sticker On Their Bathroom Mirrors

This Mcdonalds Have This Sticker On Their Bathroom Mirrors

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These Bathroom Stall Doors Have An Overlap To Avoid That Awkward Crack

These Bathroom Stall Doors Have An Overlap To Avoid That Awkward Crack

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ifk if its just me but I (a Brit) have never seen a stall with an actual gap, I’ve just heard about them- is it an american thing??

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This Sushi Restaurant Has Two Soaps In The Bathroom. One For Before You Eat And One For After

This Sushi Restaurant Has Two Soaps In The Bathroom. One For Before You Eat And One For After

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The Bathroom Door At My College Has A Foot Door Opener

The Bathroom Door At My College Has A Foot Door Opener

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have seen these become more popular in stores since the pandemic

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The Bathroom I Was In Had A Switch To Let An Employee Know It Needed Attention

The Bathroom I Was In Had A Switch To Let An Employee Know It Needed Attention

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The Bathroom At This Restaurant Has A Foot Pedal For The Tap

The Bathroom At This Restaurant Has A Foot Pedal For The Tap

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This Bathroom Has A Touchless Door Control

This Bathroom Has A Touchless Door Control

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Sign In Chick-Fil-A Bathroom

Sign In Chick-Fil-A Bathroom

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Azure: It says nothing about homophobia, its just asking them not to draw on the stalls.

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My School's Bathroom Has A New "Wash Your Hands" Sign

My School's Bathroom Has A New "Wash Your Hands" Sign

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These Gender Neutral Bathroom Signs

These Gender Neutral Bathroom Signs

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#38

This Café Has Lights Above The Toilet Signs So You Can See If They Are Occupied Without Getting Up

This Café Has Lights Above The Toilet Signs So You Can See If They Are Occupied Without Getting Up

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This Door In My Hotel Bathroom Can Close Off Either Of 2 Doorways

This Door In My Hotel Bathroom Can Close Off Either Of 2 Doorways

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Sum Guy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get what they did here... sometimes all you want to do is use the sink and mirror, but find that there is someone in there dropping a 1kg dump and taking a while

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The Backside Of This Men's Restroom Door Reminds You To Check Yourself Before Exiting

The Backside Of This Men's Restroom Door Reminds You To Check Yourself Before Exiting

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University Gym Girls' Bathroom Has Not Only Free Condoms, But Free Lube

University Gym Girls' Bathroom Has Not Only Free Condoms, But Free Lube

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This Restaurant Has Mother’s Day Cards In The Bathroom In Case You Forgot To Get Your Mom One

This Restaurant Has Mother’s Day Cards In The Bathroom In Case You Forgot To Get Your Mom One

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Cecilia Herrera
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good idea, but I hope no one's mom wound up with a collection of these that day. (If they were the same card design.)

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My Hotel Room Had A Heated Panel Behind The Bathroom Mirror To Stop It From Steaming Up After A Shower

My Hotel Room Had A Heated Panel Behind The Bathroom Mirror To Stop It From Steaming Up After A Shower

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At home, I'm using the hairdryer for the same effect. I like the thoughtfulness of this one.

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The Elevator In The Hotel I'm Staying At Has An Emergency Toilet

The Elevator In The Hotel I'm Staying At Has An Emergency Toilet

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Hannah Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I initially thought “God, no!” But then realised it’s for if the lift breaks down.

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Urinals That Protect Your Shoes From The Splashback

Urinals That Protect Your Shoes From The Splashback

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The San Francisco Airport Has A Bathroom For Your Dogs

The San Francisco Airport Has A Bathroom For Your Dogs

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The Janitor’s Area In This Bathroom Is Behind A Hidden Wall

The Janitor’s Area In This Bathroom Is Behind A Hidden Wall

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Friday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this is practical for storage, but it’s still very creepy

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This Boat Has A Hidden Bathroom Behind The Glovebox

This Boat Has A Hidden Bathroom Behind The Glovebox

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This Bathroom Has Three Different Types Of Toilet Paper To Try Out

This Bathroom Has Three Different Types Of Toilet Paper To Try Out

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Foxxy (The Original)
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks better than the tissue paper (used for gifts) some of our public toilets use.

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