Be it a mall or a theatre, why is there a gap under the toilet doors? The reason will surprise you..

There must be many small things in your life that you notice, but you do not know the reason behind them. One such question is about the doors of public toilets. You must have noticed that the doors of the toilets in malls, theaters, or offices do not reach the ground level, but there is a gap in them.

Have you ever wondered why there is this gap? Is it just a design, or is there a deep reason behind it? Today, we will tell you 5 such reasons (Why Public Toilet Doors Have a Gap) that, after knowing, you will also say, 'Wow, I had never thought of this!'

Ease in cleaning

Toilets are used continuously in places like malls or theaters. In such a situation, cleaners have to clean there again and again. If the doors are closed to the bottom, then they will have to be opened every time, but when there is space below, sweeping and mopping can be done easily without opening the door. Water or dirt can also be taken out from the same place, which makes cleaning quick and thorough.

Relief in an emergency

Sometimes people may faint in the toilet, or their health may deteriorate. In such a case, one can see from below the door what is happening inside. If someone is in need, help can be provided immediately, and if someone's door gets locked from inside or gets stuck, they can also get out from the space below.

Easy to monitor misuse

Some people also misuse public toilets, like smoking cigarettes or doing any other inappropriate activity. In such a case, movement is visible from the space below, so that the security staff can see whether everything is normal inside or not, and monitoring can be done without violating anyone's privacy.

Low cost and low maintenance
Making doors up to the entire floor is expensive, and they can also get damaged quickly due to moisture, but half doors are cheap and durable too. The door does not rot quickly due to wet ground, so there is no need for frequent repairs.

Ventilation is also a reason.
Often, the ventilation i.e., the arrangement of air extraction, is not proper in public toilets. In such a case, a door that is open from the top and bottom maintains the flow of air, which reduces odour and prevents the place from feeling stuffy. Light also reaches inside, so the stall does not remain dark.

Exit in case of emergency

If there is ever a fire or flood, such doors can be easily opened or broken. There is also a chance to exit from the place below. This can save precious time in times of crisis.

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