Any restaurateur knows that it's important to sweat the details—from the kitchen layout to the dining room touches and of course the menu. But what about your restrooms?
If considering types of toilet paper and dispensers is lower on your priority list, think again. A recent survey revealed that most people will shell out more at a restaurant with a tidy restroom.
One way to keep yours sparkling clean is with an appropriate toilet paper dispenser. It may seem a little silly, but choosing the right design and type of paper could make a difference in the customer experience you offer.
Here's a quick guide to help you give thought to what works best for your restaurant.
There are a variety of toilet paper dispensers for commercial spaces. They're made of different materials and offer different capacities.
Dispensers are built specifically to fit certain quantities of toilet paper. It's easy to find the right dispenser based on how much you want to store.
These hold standard toilet paper rolls. Single-roll dispensers are best suited for businesses that don't anticipate a lot of traffic.
These resemble the single standard dispenser roll, but also come with another identical roll attached to it so that two rolls can be available at once. This is a smart option for facilities that anticipate a fair amount of foot traffic.
These specifically accommodate jumbo-sized paper. Jumbo-roll dispensers are also effective in restaurants that see a lot of traffic during a typical business day.
If you'd like to reduce toilet paper waste and maintenance hassles, a multi-roll dispenser could be the choice for you. Your staff can simply store multiple roles at once for a seamless refill transition.
In addition to capacity, you can choose a dispenser that meets other requirements—like reducing waste or saving space.
Dispensers with this feature help cut down on the waste that's left when a roll is nearly empty. Instead of wasting a half-empty roll, these dispensers will make sure every last bit is used and then transfer to the new roll automatically.
While many single- and double-roll holders are available in open designs, this could be less sanitary than one with a toilet paper protector.
If space is an issue, you can find a built-in toilet paper holder that recedes into the wall. There are also dispensers that mount onto a wall for even more space-saving.
Others also contain multiple compartments. This can cut down on the need for another receptacle in a stall.
Many types of toilet paper dispensers have a locking mechanism in place. These systems discourage tampering with or removing paper from the holder.
You aren't limited to just one type of material either. You can find chrome, stainless steel, and durable plastic dispensers.
This type of dispenser is often seen in commercial spaces. They're pretty low maintenance in terms of keeping clean and resisting scratches and other wear and tear.
Another plus for usability is that many plastic cases contain see-through areas. This makes it easy to know when a dispenser is running low and needs to be refilled.
If you're looking for a heavier-duty material, stainless steel won't disappoint in that area. It's a great choice of metal because of its anti-rust properties. It can also easily be cleaned and polished with the right cleaning solutions.
You could also look for dispensers made out of other metals or nylon. Nylon finishing can be just as polished and easy-to-clean as plastic. And other metals like chrome could be more attractive depending on your restaurant's design aesthetic.