The positioning of washroom furniture such as hand driers and sinks needs to be appropriate. Failure to do this can cause great inconvenience, not least in a pub that has been called out by none other than Count Binface.
Apart from Andy Burnham, there is hardly a figure in British politics that currently has a higher profile than Count Binface. When he speaks, even about pub washroom furniture, people listen.
The creation of comedian and scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey, he has added himself to a long list of novelty candidates appearing at elections, alongside the likes of Lord Buckethead and Nick the Flying Brick.
He may have only got 95 votes in June’s Makerfield by-election compared to Andy Burnham’s 24,927, but his profile has soared after the main parties declined to contest the Clacton by-election against Nigel Farage, leaving him as the principal challenger.
Why Is Count Binface Talking About A Pub Washroom Hand Dryer?
Many of Count Binface’s policies might seem frivolous, not least one concerning the position of a hand dryer in a pub washroom in Uxbridge.
However, anyone responsible for acquiring washroom furnishings should take note: he appears to have a valid point on this issue.
The pub in question is the Crown & Treaty, where, since 2019, Count Binface has been proposing the relocation of the drier because it is located on the wall next to a urinal. Anyone using the urinal will then unwittingly set it off, getting a blast of hot air down their back.
Moreover, it also means the urinal cannot be used while someone is drying their hands.
The Crown & Treaty is not the only establishment where the hand dryer has been placed in a very awkward location; Count Binface has also noted a similar instance at the Himalayas Restaurant in Southport, where it is located on a wall almost directly over a urinal.
The Count has not referenced the Southport case in any of his election addresses and, so far, no similar instances have surfaced in Clacton. But, while his approach to politics may be light-hearted, the issue of how to align washroom furnishings is a real one.
Why Must You Ensure Your Hand Dryer Is In The Right Place?
You might be keen to buy a fine new stainless steel hand dryer and we can supply several excellent products for this purpose, but it is just as important to ensure it is in the right place.
Not every pub or restaurant will get criticism from an intergalactic space warrior with a penchant for contesting by-elections, but it can get bad online reviews for poor washrooms.
For instance, research based on Tripadvisor reviews by Hops + Barley found that:
- 31 per cent of pub goers have walked out over hygiene issues
- Of those who did, 53 per cent did so because of the state of the washrooms
- This was the biggest reason, compared with 49 per cent concerned with grimy tables and 44 per cent troubled by sticky floors.
Clearly, nobody wants to have a dirty pub and a loo floor covered in wet paper towels used to dry hands is one way of creating an unhygienic washroom.
In such situations, a hand dryer is a great alternative and leaves far less mess. However, the positive impression may be reduced somewhat if it is located carelessly.
Why Is The Whole Alignment Of Washroom Furniture Important?
What applies to hand dryers will inevitably be true for other furnishings as well. Nobody wants a cubicle door that could open outwards and hit someone standing at a hand dryer or a sink, for example.
Moreover, very busy washrooms, for example those used in large pubs, should ideally be designed so that there is a logical flow of people from the entrance to the cubicles and urinals and then to washing and hand-drying facilities before getting to the exit.
This should come as a reminder that modern, high-quality facilities are important, but so is ensuring they are placed in the correct alignment. It is not a matter of either-or, but both.
That may not always be easy, as older buildings were not designed with 21st-century washrooms in mind. The Crown & Treaty is a case in point, as it dates back to the early 17th century. But it is important to ensure the facilities are user-friendly.
Much as many would love to see Count Binface defeat Nigel Farage, it is likely the Reform leader will win, not least as the 34-candidate field could split the vote somewhat.
That means Count Binface will be free to contest more by-elections and, if there is one in your area, it will be wise to ensure your washroom furnishings are properly aligned, lest he pays a visit.
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