5 reasons why toilet door in malls, offices cut from bottom; Details inside

First Published Oct 29, 2021, 9:00 PM IST

The advantages of smaller toilet doors go beyond simple maintenance and longevity. Let's have a look at some of the other benefits of these unusual toilet doors. 

Wondering why there are gaps below the washroom stall? There appear to be several advantages to keeping the bathroom gates as modest as possible. The advantages of smaller toilet doors go beyond simple maintenance and longevity. Let's have a look at some of the other benefits of these unusual toilet doors. 

Durable & clean
The first and most obvious benefit of having smaller toilet gates is that they become more durable and easier to clean. Toilet doors that are closer to the ground are more prone to be damaged by water and dampness.  It is challenging to clean toilet doors close to the ground, and there will also be ongoing damage to the gate due to water and moisture. As a result, the gates are maintained smaller.

Make yourself useful in an emergency
If a person using the toilet has a sudden health problem, the person can be saved by opening the door via the gap. Smaller gates also ensure a constant flow of air, resulting in a more efficient system.

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Smoking cessation 
While smoking inside toilets is usually forbidden and can potentially be dangerous, it's impossible to tell who is smoking when the doors are entirely closed. Smaller doorways make it easy to identify the perpetrator since the smoke rapidly escapes. As a result, bathroom gates cut from below instil terror in users, causing them to refrain from smoking for fear of being detected.

Allows for privacy 
It's tough to tell whether a person using a toilet with a full door is about to have an unpleasant encounter. Outsiders may see the occupant's feet through smaller gates, indicating that the toilet ward is inhabited. 

Contact with the outside 
Toilets with such doors also allow for the interchange of essential things such as tissue paper, newspapers, and mobile phones without opening the gate. This strategy is essential since it prevents unpleasant confrontations.  

Now that you know the numerous advantages of toilets with lower gates, you may treasure this information the next time you use such public restrooms.

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