Why are there no public toilets in London?

The trouble has been caused by austerity-hit councils in the UK who are not legally required to provide toilets for the public and who have cut expenditure on them in order to protect services that they are obliged by law to provide for local people.

Why do toilets in Italy have no seats?

We asked Italian friends about the frequent absence of toilet seats, and they helped to fill in the blanks. Apparently, the toilet seats are there originally but, then, they break. The seats break because people stand on them. People stand on them because they are not kept clean enough to sit on.

Are there public toilets in Italy?

Public Bathrooms in Italy Without a Toilet In older areas and restaurants, there are a few bathrooms in Italy, where a floor pan build into the ground is still in use. That’s just one of the charms of Italy though. Not everything is modern and for some, that’s just fine.

Do you have to pay to use public restrooms in Italy?

In Italy (and Germany too), plan to pay to use the public toilets. 0.50 euros or so seems to be the going rate. Make sure you have coins–I seldom did, so I usually made two trips to the bathroom, one there, finding i needed coins, back to my husband for coins, and then back to the bathroom.

Does England use toilet paper?

TOILET PAPER. In the UK, most people use toilet paper to wipe themselves after they use the toilet. If you prefer to use water to clean yourself, some homes in the UK will have a bidet which you can use to clean yourself with water. It looks like a short toilet but you mustn’t use it as a toilet.

Why is there no soap in Japanese bathrooms?

Well, that’s the way it is in Japan in traditional buildings and clearly it cuts down on installation cost. The idea is to just wash down your hand, not to do a proper hand wash with warm water and soap.

Why do Italian bathrooms have 2 toilets?

The “second toilet” is the bidet. We Italians use it to clean our private parts: it is not a toilet, but it is something you use after the toilet. The way you sit depends on what you want to clean, of course. When you wash you can fill the bowl and spray water on your body or use the water flow directly.

What are toilets called in Italy?

The Italian word for toilet (the part you sit on) is “water” pronounced “vater”. If you are looking for the toilet (the bathroom, the loo) then you will want to ask for “il bagno” pronounced “eel banio”.

Where can I pee in Italy?

Your best bet is to pass for guest and bee line for the bathroom that they always have on the ground floor. However, if you can’t easily spot it, casually ask where their hotel bar is, like you just need a cappuccino or a glass of wine. The bathroom will either be back at the bar, or you can ask the barman.

Do they use toilet paper in Italy?

While you may find toilet paper in hotels and some stores in tourist spots, most homes and public places don’t have them stocked. France, Portugal, Italy, Japan, Argentina, Venezuela, and Spain: Instead of toilet paper, people from these countries (most of them from Europe) usually have a bidet in their washrooms.

What are restrooms called in Italy?

Toilette
Bathrooms in Rome are different than what many people find back home. First of all, they are usually called “Toilette” or “W.C.” (pronounced in Italian voo chee.) You may also see the words “Bagno” or “Servizi.”

How do you flush an Italian toilet?

Type 2 Italian Flush — The Accelerator Pedal After discovering that the buttons don’t work, look around. You may spot a kind of extended “accelerator pedal” sticking out from one side on the floor beneath the toilet bowl. Stamping on the pedal should produce that flushing sensation and off you can go.

Where can I find public toilets in London?

Public toilets are available at some stations across the central London, Heathrow Airport and London City Airport areas. Please consider that opening hours may vary, some facilities may be chargeable and other public toilets may be available near to stations. Some facilities at Network Rail stations, marked †, may be inside the station’s gateline.

What is the community toilet scheme?

The Community Toilet Scheme aims to provide clean, safe and accessible public toilets in more convenient locations for residents and visitors to some of London’s boroughs. Station toilet facilities Public toilets are available at some stations across the central London, Heathrow Airport and London City Airport areas.

Are there public toilets at Heathrow Airport?

Station toilet facilities Public toilets are available at some stations across the central London, Heathrow Airport and London City Airport areas. Please consider that opening hours may vary, some facilities may be chargeable and other public toilets may be available near to stations.

Are there foreign toilets in Europe?

Foreign toilets can be traumatic, even in Europe, but they are one of those little things that can make travel so much more interesting than staying at home — every world traveler has one or two great toilet stories that give “going local” a very real meaning. In Europe, you may or may not encounter a familiar flushing mechanism.