If you have been to many places, you will notice that public restrooms, from hospitals to restaurants and hotels, are designed with a gap between the floor and the door of about 20cm. Do you feel exposed by that? But that design is a smart calculation because it brings many benefits. And be aware of these things to take advantage of when needed, as there may be times when you need to rescue or save someone. Knowing these tips will help you handle situations more efficiently.

Gap for easy cleaning
Public restrooms need to be cleaned regularly, with a frequency of several times a day, even in hospitals and hotels, they are constantly cleaned. Therefore, the gap between the door and the floor will make it easier and faster for the cleaning staff to clean. Additionally, when the door touches the floor, it is easy to leave water and dirt in the gap between the floor and the door, which is not ventilated and takes longer to dry. Moreover, when the door does not touch the floor, it is less likely to be damp and moldy, keeping the door stronger and safer.
Easier to detect emergencies inside
Restrooms cannot predict what will happen. Sometimes someone may have an accident inside the restroom, such as fainting, sudden hypoglycemia, or sudden high blood pressure. Therefore, this gap will help detect emergencies faster and provide quicker first aid. If you are unfortunate to be the one in need of help, try reaching out your hand through this gap. If you are the one providing help, you can quickly detect someone inside and enter through this gap without breaking the door.

Limit inappropriate behavior
Due to the existence of this gap, inappropriate or illegal behaviors will be limited.
Cost-saving
Obviously, the price of a door design that does not touch the floor will be cheaper than a door that touches the floor. Therefore, for a business owner, it will save costs when buying and installing a door with a gap.
Better odor ventilation
Public restrooms always need good air and odor ventilation and faster drying anywhere. So if you are in a closed room without ventilation, the unpleasant smell will linger longer. Therefore, with the gaps above and below the restroom, the air will circulate better, making the room more ventilated, thus getting rid of the odor faster.

Easier to determine if the restroom is occupied
If the restroom door touches the floor, it is sometimes difficult to know if someone is inside. But with a restroom with an open gap, you can observe more easily.
Limit restroom usage time
When the door does not touch the floor, having a gap will make users feel like they need to finish their private business faster, which helps others avoid waiting too long and prevents restroom congestion. And you should also remember that to remind yourself not to stay too long in the restroom. Sitting for a long time in the restroom is harmful to the health of users. So avoid sitting for a long time in public restrooms.
Easily get help if out of toilet paper
Sometimes, you may encounter the embarrassing situation of running out of toilet paper in a restroom. At this time, the gap can help you easily receive toilet paper from someone outside.
Easier to escape if there is an issue inside
You never know when the restroom door lock will malfunction. In that case, use this gap to escape or call for help from outside. If you have children, teach them about these things so that they can handle emergencies better in public restrooms.