W EEKLY EDITION MAY 15, 2019
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The Rise and Fall of Bathroom Attendants
Years ago, bathroom attendants were almost standard for restrooms at
high - end stores and offices. Re cently, the number of bathroom
attendants with steady employment has dropped off dramatically. One
portable restroom company in the article states that customers
appreciate an attendant in their trailer rentals. Do you think restroom
attendants are are a quality control necessity or a needless extravagance?
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High Tech Toilets Debut in Japan
The largest manufacturer of domestic toilets in Japan has just
unveiled its newest line of restrooms at Narita Airport. These
cutting edge facilities are equipped with touchscreen monitors that
feature a variety of amenities designed to elevate the users'
experience. The state - of - the - art restrooms also allow the user to
see how busy it is without having to go inside to see for
themselves. Do you think an app to check h ow crowded portable
restrooms are or even to reserve a unit would work in our industry?
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Ride Sharing Vehicles Compared
to Toilet Seats
A recent study found ride - share vehicles to have 35 times more
germs than a toilet seat. The study says the cars are not being
sanitized enough for the number of people using the service.
Maybe the ride - sharing industry should take a look at our
industry standards for some guidance sanitation.
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