Why install a squat toilet in the UK?
While squat toilets are not currently used as much in this country, many people do use them when travelling to countries where these toilets are more common.
Read on to know the benefits of installing squat toilets in public and commercial washrooms including the health benefits of squatting over sitting.
What is a squat toilet?
There is some evidence that the squat toilet may have been invented by John Harrington in 1596, who was looking for a way to allow women to urinate while preserving their modesty.
The modern-day squat toilet is usually made of stainless steel, ceramic or porcelain and often has two taps for hot and cold water (some also include soap).
Benefits of installing a squat toilet in the UK
Here in the UK, we’ll find that many public toilet seats and toilets are being broken because people are standing on euro-style toilets. The repairs and replacements can pile on the expenses over the long term, which can be a very costly and inefficient way to spend money that could be invested into the business in a different way.
While squat toilets are not currently used as much in this country, many people do use them when travelling to countries where these toilets are more common.
Read on to know the benefits of installing squat toilets in public and commercial washrooms including the health benefits of squatting over sitting.
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What is a squat toilet?
There is some evidence that the squat toilet may have been invented by John Harrington in 1596, who was looking for a way to allow women to urinate while preserving their modesty.
The modern-day squat toilet is usually made of stainless steel, ceramic or porcelain and often has two taps for hot and cold water (some also include soap).
Benefits of installing a squat toilet in the UK
Here in the UK, we’ll find that many public toilet seats and toilets are being broken because people are standing on euro-style toilets. The repairs and replacements can pile on the expenses over the long term, which can be a very costly and inefficient way to spend money that could be invested into the business in a different way.
- 2nd January 2024
