We live in a world where some take ownership of results – failure or success! On the other end of the spectrum are those who have a selective level of judgement. When the outcome is positive they take ownership and when it is negative someone else is to blame. The first group of individuals can…
Using public toilets may not always be the most comfortable experience for all. When using one of these toilets, we are likely to wish additional features were available. Some of these imaginations are realistic and others are just a way of escaping from the present toilet state. The toilet door is a common feature in…
Have you ever used a public toilet that used non-concussive taps? You might be wondering if these sort of taps had some special feature that warranted them to be assigned a very classy or sophisticated name. An advanced name indeed! More public toilets are being fitted with these self-closing taps, to ensure water and energy…
Most shared facilities are provided with a bin. We all expect the toilet to be a place where waste is released. Our body waste such as pee and poop can find their way to the urinals and toilet bowls. Other wastes such as hand towels, sanitary pads, chewing gum, lollipop wraps and wipes can settle…
The urge to use the toilet occurs when we are in and out of the comfort of our homes. In work or public settings, we are likely to use shared facilities to answer the call of nature. There are times we feel the toilet is too close for comfort and wish it was farther from…
Have you ever been in a room that had no window or ventilation opening? The feeling of residing or visiting a home without a window is unimaginable especially during the warmer months. Windows are a common feature for most buildings as they are a great source of natural light, cross-ventilation and better neighbourhood view. A…
We can use public portable facilities, standard public units or private toilets when pressed. We’ve got more control on the physical and sanitary state of our private toilets than the public counterparts. A lot of things can break down in a public facility that is constantly used in a given location. Things like the hand…
The presence of Coronavirus and social distancing rules have increased the demand for a staycation. With the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson advocating for people to embark on staycation trips in the UK. He advocated for Brits to explore wonderful staycations in the UK. A lesser appetite for international travel and the soothing warmth of the…
For some, the liberty of sleeping outdoors is special and can’t be compared to any other experience. It is ideal for families, friends and solo adventurers. The outdoors can be enjoyed if one goes fully prepared without leaving anything to chance. Camping is a popular outdoor adventure that is regularly carried out by enthusiasts or…
People’s hygiene standards vary and this is reflected in our respective toilet behaviours. To some, it is okay to avoid washing hands after urinating. This could cause disgust for other users who expect the washing of hands after every visit to the toilet. This divide was glaring before the emergence of COVID-19. With Coronavirus in…
We all have habits when it comes to our use of public toilets. Some are healthy and the others are not so healthy. The etiquette we and others display during our private moments in the toilet impact the spread of microbes. We’ve written a blog on toilet habits and have a few more on several…
In the UK, non-essential shops have reopened. There were reports of how the discount fashion outlet Primark experienced an unprecedented demand from customers. With long queues outside some of the Primark locations, some stores opened up earlier than scheduled. It is reported that some shoppers waited overnight to be among the first to shop. This…
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