Public toilet

Helmsley Grants $20 Million To EMI For Improvements To Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene (WASH) In Rural Alaska

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Sanitation, Public health, Euthenics, Academic disciplines, Honey bucket, Helmsley, Improved sanitation, Toilet, Bucket, Public toilet

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation estimates that approximately 3,300 rural homes lack access to safe water and basic sanitation.

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  • The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation estimates that approximately 3,300 rural homes lack access to safe water and basic sanitation.
  • For toilets, a separate five-gallon bucket (commonly called a honey bucket) is used in the home and dumped outdoors when filled.
  • "We are excited about partnering with the Helmsley Charitable Trust to make a positive impact in these remote, rural communities," says John Dallmann, president of EMI.
  • Since beginning active grantmaking in 2008, Helmsley has committed more than $3 billion for a wide range of charitable purposes.

Celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day with Hand Hygiene Essentials Tips from Cintas

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Office Products, Construction & Property, Travel, Professional services, Health, General Health, Small business, Food, Beverage, Retail, Other Construction & Property, Other Travel, Public health, Hygiene, Sanitation, Euthenics, Hand, Toilets, Antiseptics, Hand sanitizer, Hand washing, Disinfectant, Public toilet, Cintas

Knowing when and how to wash hands can help minimize the spread of germs.1 In honor of the World Health Organization\xe2\x80\x99s World Hand Hygiene Day \xe2\x80\x9cSeconds Save Lives\xe2\x80\x9d campaign on May 5, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) offers hand hygiene best practices for businesses.\n\xe2\x80\x9cEveryone plays a role in helping to prevent the spread of illness with proper hand hygiene,\xe2\x80\x9d said Christiny Betsch, Marketing Manager, Cintas.

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  • Knowing when and how to wash hands can help minimize the spread of germs.1 In honor of the World Health Organization\xe2\x80\x99s World Hand Hygiene Day \xe2\x80\x9cSeconds Save Lives\xe2\x80\x9d campaign on May 5, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) offers hand hygiene best practices for businesses.\n\xe2\x80\x9cEveryone plays a role in helping to prevent the spread of illness with proper hand hygiene,\xe2\x80\x9d said Christiny Betsch, Marketing Manager, Cintas.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cProviding the necessary tools helps promote a healthier environment and shows employees, customers and other building occupants that facilities take hand hygiene seriously.\xe2\x80\x9d\nHand hygiene essentials facilities may wish to consider include:\nPlacing hand sanitizer stands in high-traffic areas: Making hand sanitizer readily available in high-traffic areas can help remind and encourage customers, employees and others to clean their hands regularly.
  • Consider installing hand sanitizer stands near entrances to help prevent germs being brought in and out of facilities.\nChoosing products carefully: Some hand soap and hand sanitizers contain skin-irritating ingredients, which can lead to skin disorders like irritant contact dermatitis (ICD).
  • Choosing products made with mild ingredients and without harmful chemicals helps lessen this issue.\nImplementing touchless features: Installing automatic hand sanitizer, hand soap and paper towel dispensers in restrooms limits direct contact with surfaces.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Hands-Free Lifter (SDB-1535)

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Bathrooms, Toilets, Sanitation, Public health, Euthenics, Public toilet, Rooms

This easy to use as well as install invention could allow for greater sanitation when using a bathroom.

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  • This easy to use as well as install invention could allow for greater sanitation when using a bathroom.
  • It features a practical, functional and convenient design as it would provide a hands-free way to lift and lower a toilet seat.
  • Additionally, it may result in public restrooms being cleaner and more sanitary.\nThe original design was submitted to the San Diego sales office of InventHelp.
  • 19-SDB-1535, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

Cintas Seeks Nominations for 20th Annual America’s Best Restroom® Nationwide Contest

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Monday, April 12, 2021
Construction & Property, Professional services, Interior design, Building Systems, Restaurant, Bar, Lodging, Retail, Other Professional Services, Travel, Cintas, Public toilet, CTAS

b'Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) is seeking nominations for the 20th annual America\xe2\x80\x99s Best Restroom\xc2\xae contest .

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  • b'Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) is seeking nominations for the 20th annual America\xe2\x80\x99s Best Restroom\xc2\xae contest .
  • Anyone can submit their favorite restroom now through June 18th at www.bestrestroom.com .\n\xe2\x80\x9cDue to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the public\xe2\x80\x99s expectations for clean, well-maintained public restrooms are higher than ever,\xe2\x80\x9d said Sean Mulcahey, Marketing Manager, Cintas.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cBeing named an America\xe2\x80\x99s Best Restroom contest finalist demonstrates your business\xe2\x80\x99 commitment to providing customers with a safe and clean restroom experience.
  • Cintas will select 10 finalists and in July, the public will have the opportunity to vote for the 2021 grand prize winner.

Americans Continued to Use Public Restrooms During Pandemic but Want Touchless Fixtures

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Sanitation, Toilets, Public toilet, Rooms, Euthenics, Academic disciplines

Just 13% of Americans said they completely avoided using a public restroom while 50% visited restrooms just as they always had.

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  • Just 13% of Americans said they completely avoided using a public restroom while 50% visited restrooms just as they always had.
  • The majority who visited public restrooms took precautions to reduce their likelihood of coming in contact with germs.
  • Since Americans have relied on evasive measures to avoid germs in public restrooms, it's not surprising that 84% believe it's important to have touchless fixtures.
  • When it comes to which fixtures Americans prefer to be touchless, the toilet flusher, faucets and entrance doors top the list.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Modified Toilet Paper Dispenser (KXX-293)

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Sanitation, Toilets, Public health, Euthenics, Rooms, Academic disciplines, Hygiene, Public toilet, Bathrooms, Toilet paper, Restroom, Patent

PITTSBURGH, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "When using a public restroom, my personal cell phone fell from the toilet paper dispenser onto the unsanitary floor," said an inventor, from Greeneville, Tenn., "so I invented the DISPENSER BUDDY."

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "When using a public restroom, my personal cell phone fell from the toilet paper dispenser onto the unsanitary floor," said an inventor, from Greeneville, Tenn., "so I invented the DISPENSER BUDDY."
  • The patent-pending invention provides an effective and more sanitary way to temporarily store personal items upon while using public restroom facilities.
  • In doing so, it prevents personal items from falling and becoming damaged or contacting germs and other unsanitary surfaces within a public restroom.
  • The original design was submitted to the Knoxville sales office of InventHelp.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Effective Way to Cover a Toilet Seat & Bowl (HUN-990)

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Bathrooms, Sanitation, Toilets, Public health, Hygiene, Rooms, Public toilet, Portable toilet, Flush toilet, Unisex public toilet

My design provides added coverage, comfort and peace of mind when going to the bathroom."

Key Points: 
  • My design provides added coverage, comfort and peace of mind when going to the bathroom."
  • The invention provides an effective cover for a toilet seat and bowl.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the need to view the contents of the toilet.
  • The invention features a secure design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for household bathrooms, commercial restrooms and portable toilet facilities.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Modified Toilet Paper Dispenser (KXX-293)

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Sanitation, Toilets, Public health, Euthenics, Hygiene, Greeneville, Tennessee, Toilet paper, Toilet roll holder, Public toilet, Dispenser

PITTSBURGH, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"When using a public restroom, my personal cell phone fell from the toilet paper dispenser onto the unsanitary floor," said an inventor, from Greeneville, Tenn., "so I invented the DISPENSER BUDDY."

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"When using a public restroom, my personal cell phone fell from the toilet paper dispenser onto the unsanitary floor," said an inventor, from Greeneville, Tenn., "so I invented the DISPENSER BUDDY."
  • The original design was submitted to the Knoxville sales office of InventHelp.
  • It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers.
  • 19-KXX-293, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Effective Way to Cover a Toilet Seat & Bowl (HUN-990)

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Bathrooms, Sanitation, Toilets, Public health, Hygiene, Rooms, Public toilet, Portable toilet, Flush toilet, Unisex public toilet

My design provides added coverage, comfort and peace of mind when going to the bathroom."

Key Points: 
  • My design provides added coverage, comfort and peace of mind when going to the bathroom."
  • The invention provides an effective cover for a toilet seat and bowl.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the need to view the contents of the toilet.
  • The invention features a secure design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for household bathrooms, commercial restrooms and portable toilet facilities.

Avoid a Dirty Restroom with Cleaning Tips from Cintas

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Retail, Manufacturing, University, Primary, Secondary, Other Travel, Education, Lodging, Preschool, General Health, Travel, Infectious diseases, Convenience store, Restaurant, Bar, Supermarket, Health, Articles, Cleaning, Hygiene, Public health, Cleanliness, Virtue, Cintas, Public toilet, Euthenics, CTAS

With more people returning to public facilities and a heightened focus on cleanliness, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) offers five essential tips for keeping restrooms sanitary.

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  • With more people returning to public facilities and a heightened focus on cleanliness, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) offers five essential tips for keeping restrooms sanitary.
  • Restrooms are high-traffic areas that can pose significant risks for germ transmission, said John Engel, Director of Marketing, Cintas.
  • Maintaining high restroom hygiene standards is essential to help reduce the spread of germs and to meet customers heightened expectations of cleanliness.
  • While high-pressure cleaning removes soil and dirt from surfaces, vacuum extraction removes the contaminants from the restroom, preventing cross contamination and odor-causing bacteria.