How Equitable Restrooms Improve Efficiency

A recent study evaluated the “potty parity problem”—an analysis of the restroom inclusiveness issue. The results reveal that facility managers could convert some men’s restrooms into unisex restrooms to address restroom disparities. Rather than replacing all gendered restrooms, research demonstrated that a balanced solution best promotes restroom equity and overall efficiency.

Through a comprehensive review of a restroom’s total utilities, minimum utility gain, and distributive fairness, the researchers found that offering both gender-specific and universal stalls resulted in equitable access. This improved flexibility for all reduced restroom wait times, thus creating an optimal experience, shares Phys Org.

These findings show why accessible facility design is imperative to overall efficiency. When customers are accommodated, they are more satisfied with their experience. Commercial cleaning executives looking to create improved restroom facilities may seek additional strategies outlined in the study.