Wednesday was a big day for the cleaning industry: World Toilet Day. Yes, the commode has its own day, right up there with Earth Day, Flag Day and National Smoke Out Day. Laugh if you must, but the toilet should be celebrated. World Toilet Day was introduced to raise awareness of the need for improved...
On my way into work this morning I was listening to the local radio personalities discuss areas where the average person will come into contact with major bacteria. Obviously intrigued, I listened in. Although I agreed on a couple points, I thought the overall generalization was misleading. One place...
Earlier this week we posted an article in the news that addressed options for disposing of toilets and urinals. In response to this announcement, I had a reader contact me and I felt compelled to share his comments with all my readers. The news piece addressed how the push towards water conservation...
Over the last year, our facility has been under construction for major renovation. During that time, hard floors have changed to carpeting, restroom fixtures have been updated to touch-free and space has been optimized to include additional cubicles and work stations. The renovations got us talking about...
The other day I was a patron in a local fast food restaurant. While I was waiting for my order, a woman came in and asked the men behind the counter where the restroom was. They pointed out the door and explained that it was around the back of the building. The woman must not have had a favorable response...
A family member of mine works in the construction trade. Recently, we got into a conversation about waterless urinals because the facility he is working on is incorporating them into their restrooms, but he didn’t agree with their choice. His concern was sanitation and the effectiveness of these...
At a time when MRSA and other health outbreaks are on the rise, why would it make sense for restroom soap dispensers to be dry? This question was running through my head as I attempted to wash my hands after using the restroom during a recent visit to a high school. After exiting the stall, I immediately...
I stopped to use the restroom while shopping at a popular retail store the other day. Once inside the stall, I quickly noticed an additional dispenser on the wall. It is standard to find the multi-roll toilet tissue dispenser, trash can and the occasional toilet seat cover dispenser, but this was something...
The long awaited winner of America’s Best Bathroom of 2007 has been announced! And the winner is…Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield, Ohio! According to a press release, the five finalists were chosen based on exceptional hygiene, style and open access to the public. Tens...