Pit Stop: 6 Spring Break Tips to Help Identify “Where to Wee”
March 08 2013 - 10:40AM
Business Wire
Travelers across the country are busy mapping out routes,
packing the car and booking hotels for their annual spring break
road trips. To support these road warriors, Cintas Corporation
(NASDAQ:CTAS), creators of the clean restroom finder app Where to
Wee (W2W), today announced six tips to help travelers find an ideal
pit stop while on spring break trips. It will offer a $500 gas card
to one of the first 5,000 individuals to complete a restroom rating
on Where to Wee through the end of April. In addition, another $500
gas card will be given away to the individual who submits the most
ratings using Where to Wee.
“Whether your spring break road trip includes a cross-country
adventure or an interstate day trip, nature will call and finding a
clean restroom quickly will become a high priority,” said Dave
Mesko, Senior Director of Marketing, Cintas Corporation. “However,
it can’t just be any restroom, so that’s where the tips and Where
to Wee can come in handy during spring break and any other peak
travel season.”
If Where to Wee does not show a rated restroom in your area,
Cintas recommends the following tips to help travelers find the
best pit stop during trips:
1) Make sure the stop is safe:
Often, road trips can leave travelers in areas that are eccentric,
unpopulated and sometimes dangerous. Ensure that the chosen stop is
well-lit and restrooms are not located in hidden areas. If
possible, stop at a restroom that is near other businesses or gas
stations to further ensure safety while off the road. The exterior
of a rest stop can also be a great indicator of overall safety and
condition of the interior.
2) Take a whiff: After a few hours in
the car, entering a restroom filled with unpleasant fragrances can
bring road trip excitement to a screeching halt. Additionally,
disagreeable odors are a key indicator of poor cleaning practices.
Upon entering the restroom, ensure you are greeted by a
freshly-scented, clean facility. Check for air fresheners with
natural, subtle fragrances to make the restroom experience as
pleasant as possible.
3) Watch where you step: Stepping on a
sticky or wet restroom floor is always an unwelcome experience,
even more so after sitting in a car for several hours.
Additionally, a clean and well-kept floor is a good indicator that
other areas of the restroom will be in top condition. Prior to
entering the restroom, check that restroom flooring is free from
liquids, contaminants and unknown substances. In addition to
flooring, take a peek at toilet and sinks areas to make sure they
are clean and functional before committing to using the restroom.
If the restroom looks filthy, hop back in the car and find a
restroom with a more noticeable dedication to cleaning and
disinfection.
4) Check for the basics: After
finding a clean, safe and odor-free restroom, look for the
essentials, including toilet paper, antibacterial hand soap and
paper towels. While traveling with children, check for a clean,
functional and sanitized changing table. If the restroom is missing
soap or paper products, ask management to refill dispensers so you
can get back on the road quickly.
5) Fuel up: Extended periods on
the road can often leave travelers with feelings of hunger and a
dwindling gas supply. If this is the case, try finding a restroom
accompanied by a convenience store, gas station or restaurant. By
taking care of restroom needs, gas replenishment and hunger in one
stop, getting back on the road can be a quick and seamless
process.
6) Help other travelers: If you
happen to come across an unrated restroom, help fellow road
trippers by using Where to Wee to rate that restroom. Where to Wee
is a free iPhone and Android application that allows users to find
public restrooms in their vicinity and rate them based on
cleanliness. Using the five-point system, rate the restroom based
on the availability of soap and toilet paper, the appearance of the
sink and toilet areas and odor levels. Before getting back in the
car, you can also snap an image of the restroom and upload it to
help others preview the restroom before pulling off the road. Since
Where to Wee has the largest database of restroom locations
compared to other restroom apps, travelers can always find a clean
restroom nearby.
“Finding a restroom while on the road doesn’t always have to be
a long, frustrating experience for travelers,” added Mesko. “With
Where to Wee, it’s easy to locate a nearby restroom that is clean,
odor-free and stocked with essentials, while using the review
functionality to help fellow travelers do the same.”
W2W is available for complimentary download in the iPhone App
store or the Android Marketplace. To enter for a chance to win a
$500 gas card, users must enter their information on the bottom of
the help screen in the application. For more information, please
visit www.wheretowee.com. For more information on Cintas’ restroom
cleaning services, please visit
www.cintas.com/facilityservices.
About Cintas
Corporation:
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly
specialized services to businesses of all types primarily
throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and
implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides
entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet
cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection
products and services and document management services for more
than 1 million businesses. Cintas is a publicly held company traded
over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a
component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.
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