Only 40% deem hygiene level in public toilets acceptable
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Survey shows only 40% deem hygiene level in public toilets acceptable
SINGAPORE : Only 40 per cent of Singaporeans think that the hygiene level in public toilets are acceptable, according to a survey.
The Restroom Association interviewed 50 people on their views on Singapore's public toilets this year and found an 8 per cent decrease in the number of people blaming cleaners on the state of the toilets.
Instead, the association said eight out of 10 Singaporeans feel they are responsible for keeping the toilets clean, but few actually do that.
Toilets with no toilet paper and wet floors are a common sight at some public toilets.
The National Environmental Agency has recently launched the toilet OK campaign to encourage Singaporeans to observe good personal and environmental hygiene. The association welcomes this move but feels that the campaign will be short-lived.
70 per cent of Singapore's primary and secondary school students have been involved in the association's education programmes on keeping public toilets clean.
The association believes it is vital for students to be aware about cleanliness in toilets, and it hopes that parents will team up with schools to help cultivate this habit.- CNA /ls