We all know that public restrooms aren't often the most pleasant places to visit. Recent developments, however, may be affecting the image of public restrooms that has developed over time.
A public toilet in Old Windsor, Berkshire, is slated to be converted into a police station. The completed construction will have a council office, an information stand, and two gleaming new bathrooms for the public to use, allowing local police to spend more time in the village's region. The community expects the work to be completed within the next ten weeks.
Windsor Council has given the go-ahead for the center, which will cost roughly £55,000.
A pair of public toilet blocks in Bexleyheath and Bexley village were sold to a mystery buyer for hundreds of thousands of pounds, a convenience in Bexley High Street was sold for £39,000 (considerably more than its £7,000 asking price), and toilets in Townley Road in Bexleyheath and the attached substation were auctioned to a winning bidder for £239,000 - again, significantly more than the asking price of £175,000. These kinds of structures have development potential if all of the relevant approvals are obtained.
As a present for his beloved wife, a Norfolk man recognized this potential and purchased a block of public toilets overlooking the Norfolk coast for £104,000. The towering public convenience would make a great 30th anniversary gift for his other half, and the 53-year-old defended his unusual purchase, claiming it was worth the money to do something different. He is thought to be planning to restore the two-story Victorian building, which sits on a row of small beach cottages, into a romantic beachside getaway. He intends to convert it into a modern beach house with a spiral staircase and large windows to take advantage of the North Sea views.
Making something lovely out of a dingy public restroom appears to be a nationwide fad. Everyone despises using a public restroom that has not been properly cleaned and is unsanitary. As a result, it is up to everyone to prevent this from happening, and now may be more crucial than ever to ensure that bathrooms are stocked with antibacterial soap and clean towels.
However, it is well known that two-thirds of Britons do not wash their hands after using the restroom. Only 37% of women claim to thoroughly rinse their hands after using the restroom, while only 27% of men claim to do so.
The spread of bacteria caused by not washing hands poses a serious health risk. It is critical that people wash their hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with plenty of soap. Smart soap dishes, sophisticated hand wash dispensers, and stylish towel racks might be the perfect finishing touch for bathrooms, encouraging people to wash for longer periods of time.
However, not all public restrooms are created equal. In 2010, the best public restrooms near me were located in JD Wetherspoons bars, which are regarded to be of exceptionally good quality. The competition included 189 of the chain's restrooms, with 150 of them receiving a five-star rating.