Ever Wondered Why Public Toilet Stall Doors Don’t Go All The Way Down To The Floor?

Written by Jyotsana Rao, BE  • 

We often use public restrooms, but did you ever notice that the stall doors don’t go all the way down to the floor? What if someone suddenly peeps through the gap underneath? Well, don’t worry. There are a few reasons behind this. Read on to know why the public toilet stall doors are not closed completely.

1. It Makes Cleaning The Restroom Easier.

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Since there are too many stalls, the short doors make mopping and cleaning easier. Also, in case of water leakage, it is easier to clean the surface.

2. Someone Can Lend You A Helping Hand, Especially When You’re Running Short Of Tissues.

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If there are no tissue rolls in the stall, you can ask your friend or family members to pass a few tissues.

3. It Is Cheaper.

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The total cost required to make shorter doors is reduced by almost half since the normal floor-to-ceiling doors require proper cutting and fitting and more material as well.

4. It Allows Better Ventilation.

We need not mention why it is necessary to have proper ventilation in public restrooms. Open stalls allow air to flow throughout the restroom, thus reducing the stink.

5. It Prevents People From Doing Inappropriate Activities Inside.

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Since there is a level of surveillance, it prevents people from indulging in inappropriate sexual activities in the stalls. It also discourages the usage of drugs inside the stalls.

6. It Lets You Know If The Washroom Is Occupied.

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It prevents others entering the washroom since you can easily figure out that somebody is inside. It also prevents unnecessary queuing.

7. If The Lock Gets Jammed By Chance, You Cannot Get Trapped Inside.

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Jamming of locks is a very common thing, and it can happen anytime. But fret not. You can easily ask for help, or if you’re lean enough, you can also crawl from underneath the stall door.

8. Any Emergency Cannot Go Unnoticed.

Someone can fall unconscious or any other medical emergency can happen while they are inside the stall. However, it will not go unnoticed. In cases of emergency, anybody can crawl inside and open the door.

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