I am thinking about starting a business that sells automatic bathroom door openers, using the sensors like the sinks or flushers. You'd just wave your freshly-washed hands in front of the sensor and the exit door would open without you having to touch the door-handle that the 17 people who went before you had already touched. I'm interested to know how many people think the public restroom door handles are gross, and whether you think an item like this is worthwhile. Thanks for your responses!
2006-12-15 01:54:53 · 13 answers · asked by jlb_n_ga 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
By the way, the opener also qualifies as an accessibility improvement for disabled customers, so it is tax-deductible under the ADA code
2006-12-15 01:57:42 · update #1
I use a paper towel b/c I see people leave w/o washing their hands all the time, but your door opener is a great idea and really will benefit everyone, eps the physically disabled. Now if only there were an esier way to pee w/o using a piece of that wierd paper or those who hover and get pee on the toilet, thus making those papers useless b/c they become wet with pee when you place them on the toilet! I usually try to avoid public restrooms all together. I am kind of a germophobe anyways, I use an antibacterial wipe after washing my hands and using a paper towel to leave, as well.
2006-12-15 02:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by lvminole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah most times I do. Especially when there's a trashcan right near the door, that way I can just open the door, hold it open like with my foot, then toss the paper towel in the trash. A lot of public bathrooms now are starting to not have handle doors so I don't have to use paper towels too often. YEA FOR GERMAPHOBES!
2016-05-24 20:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the paper towel from drying my hands. If there are none, I use the bottom of my sleeve (only if I have to!) I think that all bathroom doors should open out so you can push it open without having to touch a handle.
2006-12-15 02:04:17 · answer #3 · answered by Montecar3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, since I don't have a phobia for germs, I never thought about it. Besides, I usually wash my hands when I get out of the stall anyways. At most, I use a shoulder to open the door to leave.
Do you realize that a fart is tiny little poop particles floating in the air? Do you realize the germs that just float in the air? Do you have a air purifier attached to your neck?
BTW...I'm never sick.
2006-12-15 02:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there was an autmatic door opener... I would use it. I am always having to finagle someway out of the bathroom without touching the door handle.
2006-12-15 01:59:59 · answer #5 · answered by Mindy K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember when I went on a Carnival cruise, and they had a little box with tissues on both sides of the door. But your idea sounds better. I would love that.
2006-12-15 02:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by TheTruthHurts 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
paper towels. I do get the paper towel prior to washing my hands. And I turn the water faucet off with the paper towel also.
2006-12-15 02:00:03 · answer #7 · answered by kirsten j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a great idea, there's nothing worse than looking around for another place to wash your hands, after youv'e washed your hands
2006-12-15 02:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by gbgnick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds great to me...I use my pinky if there are no towels available....god knows who has been grabbing the thing and if they washed.
2006-12-15 02:03:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great idea! Can you do something about stairway banisters? I won't touch them and I sometimes imagine myself falling to my death.
2006-12-15 02:05:57 · answer #10 · answered by PRS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋