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Is there anything more unhygienic than the Propelair toilets?

43 replies

PeonyPink0 · 01/07/2019 21:28

Available at a service station near you.

Jesus they are a disgusting concept.

“Oh let’s make people have to touch the toilet seat twice, once to open and once to flush”

With piss all over the place

🤢🤮

OP posts:
funmummy48 · 01/07/2019 21:32

I managed to flip one open with the toe of my shoe. 😉

EspressoPatronum · 01/07/2019 21:33

... You wash your hands when you've finished right?

EggysMom · 01/07/2019 21:38

I find it funny mildly amusing that many toilet users don't understand this kind of toilet (we've had them at work for a couple of years) and don't read the signage, they just leave the lid up and come out saying "it won't flush"

But I don't like them. The OP mentions touching the lid twice; how about having to touch it a third time, after the flush, to check that the bowl is now clear? If you don't, the next person along could get an icky surprise.

BarbaraofSevillle · 01/07/2019 21:41

Ha ha, I thought Mumsnet would approve of those toilets, with their great air blast to suck away germs and closed lid meaning no airborne poo vapours. Clearly not.

Original poster
PeonyPink0 · 02/07/2019 12:09

So glad I am not the only one who thinks they are disgusting!

OP posts:
whitehalleve · 02/07/2019 21:33

I'm definitely not a fan

Davidmhollander · 14/08/2019 13:06

Hello all I am CEO of Propelair (the toilets that you talked about) and I'm sad to read your comments. I understand them, but let me give you some reassurance:

  1. The handle on the Propelair toilet is actually one of the most hygienic part of the washroom. It is not directly connected to the seat, so will not suffer from the worst effects in the washroom and it's impregnated with Steritouch. It's much cleaner than the lock that you'll have to touch.
  1. I agree that it's a shame that some of our customers choose white rather than transparent lids. The transparent lids mean you can check all the waste is removed before you leave and be sure it's clean before you open the lid. Much nicer! #demandtransparentlids :-)
  1. The Propelair toilet is different, but it's worth trying to get around the challenges. We are listening and trying to improve the product, but in the meantime, you are saving 84% of drinking water literally being flushed down the drains. #savetheplanet one flush at a time.

If you have any more comments or questions, do please let me know either in public or dm me.

Thanks for reading, David

lurker101 · 14/08/2019 13:10

Really impressed with the personal response from Propelair

BooksAreMyOnlyFriends · 14/08/2019 13:12

Remember you also have to touch the door to exit the cubicle which is probably germier. Just give your hands a good wash.

megletthesecond · 14/08/2019 13:14

I used my foot to open and close them.
And I use sleeve over hand to open toilet doors Wink.

Itstheprinciple · 14/08/2019 17:23

I've said this before on here, but why would you want the bottom of your sleeve to be full of toilet germs for the rest of the day, rather than your hands which you can wash and use anti bac on?

Sorry, nothing to do with these toilets as I've not experienced them!

picklemepopcorn · 14/08/2019 17:55

They don't bother me at all. Well, apart from them being different, which is just a bit unsettling for those of us not good with change.

The handle didn't seem to be in the firing zone while in use, so to speak. It's up in the air behind your back, surely?

I did lift to check it was clean.

BlueCornsihPixie · 14/08/2019 18:00

But surely it's better to touch a handle with a hand you are about to wash in a minute than flush poo germs into the air and sit on a piss covered seat? If the seat doesn't go down all that happens is the piss/shot flies around the cubicle touching all the walls/lock etc that you will touch. Plus the door and lock will be germy anyway.

Same with the jumper, why touch the door with your jumper not your hands which you are about to wash?

Are you just not good at washing your hands?

chemenger · 14/08/2019 18:03

Just wash your hands afterwards as usual. I don't understand all this elaborate use of feet and sleeves when you are going to be cleaning your hands anyway. How do you clean your sleeve when you have just encrusted it in the germs you are trying to avoid? How do you avoid touching your sleeve later and transferring the germs on to your fingers at a time when there are no washing facilities? Do you don rubber gloves to undress?

bouncingraindrops · 14/08/2019 18:03

I use sleeve over hand to open toilet doors

This is just plain weird. If there is anything on the door you are then transferring it to your clothes, your actual clothes that you will be wearing for the rest of the day. Just use your hands then wash them 🤷‍♀️

TooMuchToTake · 14/08/2019 18:13

I always put the lid down before I flush as I do not want the liquid particles leaping at me!

The propelair toilets take a bit of getting used to but they Save so much water. We waste far too much water and then have problems with water shortages.

You can always use some toilet roll to put the lid up/down and open/close the door lock!

Transparent lids would be better Smile

Sparklingbrook · 14/08/2019 18:14

I haven't heard of them but I avoid public toilets at all costs.

sheshootssheimplores · 14/08/2019 18:15

Ivr just googled it as I’ve never heard of them. On looking I’ve never come across one so wouldn’t have a clue what to do with it.

Sparklingbrook · 14/08/2019 18:16

Just noticed what happened. Thread started early July then the CEO suddenly notices and posts reviving the thread mid August. Grin

ShirleyPhallus · 14/08/2019 18:21

What would be even better than weirdly flushing toilets is if men actually considered that women use the cubicles before designing them

  • Make them wide so we don’t have to weirdly squat over the seat to close the door
  • Set then off-centre so the sanitary bins can comfortably fit down one side and you don’t have to sit with your leg squashed against it
  • Make the doors open outwards!!
  • Add some big cubicles so you can get in with a pram

Think that’s my full list

@Davidmhollander think you could flex your toilet muscle to help any of this happen?

The new toilets at Victoria station have these and are an absolute delight. AND they have two standalone cubicles in the middle of the ladies and gents which are gender neutral. Big thumbs up.

FadedRed · 14/08/2019 18:21

You realise there is more likely to be gazillions more ‘germs’ on your phone/kitchen surfaces/handbag than there are on a toilet seat? Even a public loo.

Davros · 14/08/2019 18:58

I hate them. It's counter intuitive

Millie2013 · 14/08/2019 19:04

They’ have them at Frankley services on the m5 and they smell so bad, I have to hold my breath to use them. Vile 🤢

Gingerkittykat · 14/08/2019 22:37

I've never seen them. Most low water toilets are a nightmare for dealing with shit, does adding the air make it better? (I have a bowel disorder which means I sometimes have no choice but to explosively shit in public toilets which really upsets me)

The thought of touching a toilet seat with possible residue from manky hands is not a nice one, but I suppose it is the same as the locks.

Hmmmbop · 14/08/2019 22:55

They're great. So much more hygienic. And because they force you to put the lid down before flushing meaning the whole cubicle is cleaner!

And thanks propelair for the personal response.