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A well-designed functional washroom can significantly influence the customer’s experience and satisfaction in the hospitality industry. Restrooms are often not given the level of importance they should be when compared to other amenities, but according to a survey made by Formica Group in 2019, your patrons expect better comfort and experience compared to what they are commonly offered. Therefore, it may be time for a commercial washroom renovation. According to another study completed by tourism review in February 2020, almost two-thirds of people consider washrooms as the most essential features of hotels. With washrooms being so essential, it may be time to consider a washroom renovation.

Washroom experience of the users has a lot to do with their overall perception of your establishment. We often overlook the importance of providing users with a comfortable washroom experience in public washrooms. But it shouldn’t be. Given that a lousy washroom experience can cost you your customers, prestige, and damage your brand image. Various researches have identified the impact of bad washroom experience in different sectors.

• Were in an era when most offices are designed with a human-centric approach. However, office spaces are not the only place that helps carry out human-first ethos in design. More employees believe that below standard washrooms demonstrate a lack of care from the owner for them. Although it’s minimum, washroom experiences also impact employee retention.
• People don’t spend much time exploring the store in the retail environment if the washroom doesn’t offer them an experience at the level expected. In the worst cases, unclean and unhygienic toilet facilities will turn customers away.
• Bad washroom experience can cost loyal customers in the hospitality business because people associate the hygiene of the washrooms with the cleanliness of the kitchen in hotels and restaurants.
  In schools, students who don’t feel safe and clean avoid the restroom totally, which not only reduces their attention levels but can also hugely impact negatively on their health.

Providing an excellent and comfortable washroom experience to the users in public facilities isn’t just about better cleaning or better design. Understanding the users and their behaviours will also allow you to offer them a better washroom experience with simple improvements to your facility.

A COVID-safe environment is only possible when washrooms are given the highest priority while accommodating the health & safety advice and regulations. Failing to do so will risk restrooms, becoming a hotspot of virus transmission.

As our understanding of the importance of safety and social distancing discipline has reached the next level since the global pandemic, public washrooms, along with all the other public spaces of the future, will never be the same again.

Since washroom designs don’t usually attract adequate importance, space planning in most public washrooms that exist today doesn’t even satisfy the pre-COVID era requirements. The right space planning not only ensures the safety of users but also secures the maximum efficiency of the space. Utilising the maximum space is even more critical today, given that washroom will be able to accommodate significantly fewer people in their area because of new safety codes.

Achieving an accessible public washroom with a single entry and exit points is crucial in maintaining a safe washroom. The primary purpose of washroom or toilet partitions on previous occasions had been managing the privacy of users. These barriers can now play a vital role in hindering the transmission of microorganisms from one person to another. Installing appropriately designed partitions can be critical in solving space issues in public washrooms.

Also Read: Give Your Commercial Washroom The Right Colouring

Cleanliness for Public Washroom

Cleanliness has never been this important in public spaces, let alone public washrooms. Implementing advanced cleaning routines and ensuring clean surfaces should be the primary priority of public washrooms of today.

There have been suggestions that natural antimicrobial surfaces like copper and silver will make their comeback in public restrooms post-COVID, but there is nothing more effective than frequent cleaning.

Clean air is as essential as a clean surface in a confined space like public restrooms. Recent studies have shown the probability of airborne transmission of COVID in enclosed areas. So proper and frequent circulation of air is crucial for public washrooms.

Also Read: Tips to Improving Commercial Washroom Experience

Discipline

Following the safety protocols and maintaining discipline matters, especially in a public washroom. People incorporating habits, whether it be washing hands frequently or social distancing, ensure a safer environment. Using reminder marks on the visible spots can help people recall the discipline that is worth following.

As more people ask about the difference between high-pressure and low-pressure laminates, you may want to look at different aspects of both materials to make it easier for you to decide what laminate to choose for your washroom systems.

When choosing material for your washroom, you need to consider how much abuse the face of the panel will receive and what amount of money you are willing to spend on the panels. In this article, we will discuss the differences between 18mm Vertiboard MR and 13mm Compact Laminate.

13mm Compact Laminate

Laminate is a popular material that is used in many applications like toilet partitions, lockers, shower cubicles, wall features, and more. Compact laminate is made by compacting 50 layers of resin-impregnated paper under high pressure and at high temperature.

It is an innovative and decorative board panel that is strong, durable, and self-supporting. Therefore, it is a highly durable surface material with special performance properties including chemical, fire, and water resistance. Choose compact laminate for long-lasting beauty, functionality and performance.

Strong and durable: You use Compact laminate for the most demanding environments. Therefore, manufacturing takes place under higher pressures. Therefore, this form of laminate is highly durable and useful for commercial places that experience high traffic. It is suitable for places such as schools, hotels, restaurants, swimming pools, cafes, bars, and health facilities.

Easy to clean: This is the easiest toilet partition material to keep clean. Cleaning it is easy with a damp cloth and soap. This easy cleaning process prevents the partitions from swelling and deteriorating, ensuring zero damage to the structure or colour of the product.

Flexible design and appearance: Compact laminate is available in a wide range of colour, pattern and surfaces. This allows you to customise your washroom to any look you want. For instance, if you run an educational institute, you can make your washroom colourful to make the students feel invited.

Versatile: It is an extremely versatile material that can be used for a wide range of applications.

Hygiene: Among different forms of laminates, this is one of the most hygienic materials in construction. The material has antibacterial and antifungal coatings that ensure the material is free from germs.

Damage-Free: It is not susceptible to wear and tear, cracks, scratches and impact.

Also, check out our blog on the Benefits of Installing Compact Laminate Toilet Partitions.

18mm Vertiboard MR

Vertiboard MR is moisture-resistant particleboard, factory laminated on both sides with a hard-wearing melamine decorative surface. It resists moisture from air and water, making it suitable for use in humid conditions.

The material has a high load-bearing capacity and moisture resistance and can be used for a wide range of interior applications. The material is suitable for further processing and painting.

Customised Design: Vertiboard MR comes with a wide variety of colours, patterns, wood grains and sizes and can be customised according to client’s requirements. Vertiboard also features harmonious decor for commercial environments that reflect the fresh trends.

Economical choice: Comparing it to other laminates it is an economical option. Ultimately it is suitable if your washroom receives a normal level of impact from users.

Moisture Resistant: This laminate offers moisture-resistant features. Therefore, you can expect it to last for many years to come. Made with a strong core that makes it ideal for wet areas where moisture and humidity is a concern. Because it is water-resistant, it is suitable in high traffic locations such as public and commercial buildings, schools, and universities. The water-resistant property of this board is much more effective than the ordinary board in the market.

Environment Friendly: MR Vertiboard standards are E1grade. Made from low formaldehyde Emission LFE, a commercially environment viable product.

Easy to clean: It is important to keep your washroom clean at all times. Moreover, Vertiboard is easy to clean and maintain. It does not accumulate dirt easily and different weather elements don't affect it.

Cubispec Washroom Systems is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of exceptional washroom systems in Australia for over 30 years. From standard to bespoke products, we can provide you with the perfect solution for your washroom needs. Contact us to find out more!