Are You Student Ready?

In many student towns up and down the country, pubs, bars, restaurants, and event venues will be enjoying the ‘quiet before the storm’. That time of year before Fresher’s Week begins, and things start to get busy with a new academic year at local universities. 

However, along with all these new students comes an increased footfall to your business, which is excellent for the tills, but less so for your washroom facilities. It’s inevitable when catering for an energetic clientele that common misuse will rear its head. The trick is to be prepared and have vandal resistance built into your washroom design from the get-go. Here we take a look at some easy swaps you can make to your venue’s washrooms to help improve and protect them for the year ahead.

Stainless steel accessories

Our collections feature some great stainless steel options that strike the perfect balance between durability and modern aesthetics. Items like the Ultra Dry Heavy Duty Hand Dryer and the KWC DVS Campus Back-to-Wall Stainless Steel Toilet are highly durable favourites in this environment. 

Sensor taps

Due to the slick design and easy-to-use nature of sensor taps, they tend to suffer much less from wear and tear or accidental damage. The move to sensor taps also eliminates the risk of taps being accidentally left on, which can cause washroom flooding – a problem that can result in costly damage to correct.

Hand dryers over paper towels

Paper towels need to be replaced in their dispensers, and waste bins can be quickly filled. If you don't already have hand dryers installed, consider making the change, as it will save you and your staff a significant amount of time. Models like the Biodrier Lite and the Dyson Airblade are popular choices in event venues due to their high durability.

Wash troughs

Wash troughs have proved very popular in recent years as their large communal format makes them easier to clean than a line of individual basins. You’ll also only have one waste outlet to clean and unblock.

Sanitary waste bins

Never overlook the importance of this vital disposal bin. Without it, you could leave yourself open to unnecessary toilet blockages. You can install your own vandal-resistant sanitary waste bins, such as the KWC Recessed Wall-Mounted Sanitary Bin, or outsource this task to a professional sanitary waste service. 

By making some of these simple swaps in your venue's washrooms, you’ll be better prepared for the new influx of students. If you would like further advice on durable washroom alternatives or would like to discuss how Commercial Washrooms can help you redesign and refurbish your facilities, please visit our services or contact the team on 01202 650900.

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