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Have you noticed the opening at the front of public toilets? Find out what it's forPhoto by Sóc Năng Động on Pexels
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Have you noticed the opening at the front of public toilets? Find out what it's for

SOL31 August 2026 at 19:41

If you have ever used a bathroom in a shopping center, airport, or restaurant, you have likely encountered a toilet whose seat does not close completely at the front. The shape may seem strange, but it is not a manufacturing error. This opening at the front of public toilet seats has an intentional and practical explanation. It is a common design in public bathrooms that aims to meet specific hygiene and functionality needs. The goal is not merely aesthetic, but responds to public health reasons and the comfort of users in spaces shared by many people.

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