Toilet Essentials

FAQs

• What to put in a work bathroom?

  Useful things to put in a work bathroom can include:

  • Soap
  • Mirrors
  • Toilet roll
  • Waste bins
  • Paper towels
  • Air fresheners
  • Moisturising cream
  • Hand towel dispensers
  • Personal hygiene products
  • Toilet roll holders or dispensers
  • Soap dispensers or pump bottles
• What are toilet accessories called?

  Toilet accessories are most often known as bathroom accessories or washroom accessories.

  You might also hear the terms sanitary fittings (which refers to items related to sanitation, like toilets) or fixtures (which usually refers to permanent items like toilets and sinks, but can sometimes also refer to smaller accessories like toilet roll holders).

• What are some bathroom essentials?

  Bathroom essentials include:

  • Items related to personal care and hygiene (e.g. toilet roll and soap)
  • Functional accessories (e.g. toilet roll holders, mirrors, and shelves or cabinets)
  • Items for cleaning and maintenance (e.g. toilet brushes, plungers, and air fresheners)
• Where can I buy washroom products online?

  You can buy washroom accessories and products right here at SMI!

  Our range includes tissues, toilet brushes and holders, toilet paper, toilet roll holders, and toilet roll dispensers.

  Plus, explore our other cleaning and hygiene products, like hand towels and dispensers, hand sanitiser, and soap.

• How many bathroom breaks are normal at work?

  The number of bathroom breaks needed at work can vary widely from person to person. 

  However, many workers will find they need to take a bathroom break roughly 3-7 hours in an 8-hour shift, which is around every 1-2 hours.

• Is it illegal to not have access to a toilet at work?

  Yes, employers legally have to provide access to a toilet at work.

  It’s also their responsibility to make sure that:

  • Toilets are accessible and available throughout working hours
  • There are enough toilets and washing facilities for the number of staff
  • Toilets are clean, well-lit, and ventilated, with necessary supplies (eg, toilet paper)
  • There are separate facilities for men and women, unless each is a private, lockable single room
  • Reasonable adjustments are made to ensure toilet access for employees with disabilities or medical conditions
• What is the legal requirement for toilets in the workplace in the UK?

  In the UK, employers are legally required to provide suitable, well-lit, well-ventilated, and clean toilets with running water, soap, and drying facilities.

  Toilets have to be separate for men and women (unless each is a private, lockable single room), and sufficient for the number of staff.

  Plus, reasonable adjustments need to be made to allow toilet access for employees with disabilities or medical conditions.