If you are a business owner or manager, it is likely that you have a few toilets in your building that are specifically made for those with disabilities. These handicapped toilets are designed in a way that will make it easier for those who have physical limitations to use the facilities. Though they are designed in a certain way, there are still ways that you can improve upon the design and help those who may be limited physically. One way to ensure a better experience when using handicapped toilets is to offer seat covers for those who use them.
Paper Seat Covers
When you start looking for seat covers for the toilets in your handicapped bathrooms, you will find that there are a few different types available. First of all, you will find the paper covers, which are disposable. These covers are made of thin paper that the user can place directly on the top of the toilet seat. They are very thin, like a piece of toilet paper, and will flush down when the user is finished. You may think that this is a great choice when it comes to covers for a handicapped toilet, but there are some issues.
First of all, those who are using this type of bathroom may have difficulty with movement. Because of this, it can be difficult for them to have to reach the cover, pull the cover out and even put the cover on the seat. Another thing that can be difficult for someone who is using a handicapped bathroom is disposing of the cover. It can easily fall off the toilet and someone with physical limitations might not be able to bend to pick them up. Fortunately, there are other choices.
Automatic Covers Work Best
Choosing automatic toilet seat covers are the best for handicapped facilities. They will detect the presence of a user, put a sanitary, clean sheet of plastic over the seat and the user will be able to sit down, without having to do anything else. When the user leaves, the automatic device will remove the plastic sheet, disposing of it in a special spool that can be removed and thrown away by cleaning staff. As you can see, this is a far superior option for those using specially designed handicapped toilet.
