When I’m on the road for work, I hate using public restrooms. You never know what state you will find them in, unfortunately. And I always head to the back, choosing a stall away from other people. Apparently, I’m not alone in these feelings, according to Bradley Corp.’s annual Healthy Handwashing Survey.
In January 2024, Bradley queried 1,003 American adults about their handwashing habits, concerns about seasonal viruses and their use of public restrooms. Participants were from around the country and were fairly evenly split between women and men. In addition to handwashing habits, the survey delved into the state of public restrooms this year. The results found that while a public restroom is by definition “public,” a majority of U.S. adults want more privacy when they’re using the facilities.