You might think that toilets aren’t the most interesting topic you’ll read about today, and chances are you might be right. But it’s world toilet day 2023 on November 19th and in the history of the toilet, there’s a lot of thought-provoking facts to catch your eyes. And we’ve brought together a blog to show you nine of the most interesting facts associated with toilets. Strap yourself in.
5 Amazing Facts about Toilets for World Toilet Day 2023
Just shy of 50% of the population of the world don’t have access to safe toilets.
While much of the world develops with safe and sanitary toilet systems, nearly half doesn’t. These places are in places of the world that are less developed, with only basic (or less than) of facilities. To think that half of the world don’t have access to a safe, clean toilet is pretty mind blowing.
On average, we use the toilet 2,500 times a year
That’s right, the average person goes to the toilet around 6 times a day, according to the World Toilet Organisation. That’s quite the time spend in the bathroom each day. And as for the yearly figure, that’s going to amount to quite the number of hours.
What’s the worth of a loo?
According to research carried out by the World Health Organisation, Every dollar spent investing in washroom facilities has a return of $5.50. While this is in US dollars, it proves that investing in washrooms in both the public and private sectors has a material impact on health and the economy.
To was or not to wash
According to US plumbing website Mr Rooter, only 80% of people wash their hands after using the toilet, with only 30% of people using soap to clean. From our point of view, we’re not quite sure who those 70% of people are who are admitting to not washing their hands properly.
Cubicle one is the best
Statistically, the first cubicle in a row is the cleanest within the washroom. So, if you’re nipping to the loo, and you’re in that 70% that don’t wash their hands with soap, you’ll at least be a tad more hygienic having use that toilet. We’d advise you to wash your hands though, in all honesty.
Ways to Improve Your Washroom
Water management
With Direct365’s water management service, we can install flush control and water saving taps to ensure that you’re using less water hygienically, giving people a better experience while also saving money and helping the environment.
Cleaning products
You need cleaning products and you need great quality ones. Employees and the public expect cleanliness and the only way to get it is with the best products. Our range of professional cleaning products are cheaper than our competitors but still hold that high quality people expect.
Loo roll
What is a washroom without loo roll? Keeping a healthy stock of the stuff is a sure fire way to ensure you don’t run out of it when it’s needed most. Bulk buying is also cheaper, so it’ll help you save cash to spend elsewhere in your business.
Air fresheners
The toilet is the place of all manner of sins, so giving yourself a decent air freshener to make the smell more pleasant. There are so many options, but a lot of those are unattractive smells, similar to chemicals. People don’t want heavy, overbearing smells in washrooms, and you don’t need to have them. With our ranges of air fresheners, you can have an attractive smell that is regularly refillable.
We’ve given you some interesting facts for World Toilet Day 2023, but the truth is that giving your employees or visitors a clean and hygienic bathroom should be part and parcel of your cleaning operation. But if anything above has caught your eye, Direct365 can help. Our range of hygiene services are great for ensuring you’re providing clean facilities. Fill out the form below and one of our team will contact you as soon as possible.
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