Butch,
Glad to see that maybe shopping centre builders are starting to incorporate better designs.

I am well aware that the developers of these centre want to maximise the space they can rent out to retailers. However they need some education to provide facilities that attract customers. Funny thing, they spend heaps on entertainment for kids, but only spend the bare minimum on toilet facilities. They also seem to make parking space so small you need a motor bike.

Things I look for in a shopping centre are:- Ease of vehicle entry/exit and reasonable parking spaces. Good toilet facilities that are clean. Trollies that go it the direction that I determine. Some centres provide shade over the parking area which is an attraction. Noisy food court areas are a turn off, some sound muffling is required. We prefer a separate cafe or take food to a park.

These things should be seen as a benefit to attract people rather than a cost to the developer. No doubt they pay architects big fees for design and planning, it can be improved

here is a thing...manY MAY HAVE CONCIEVED..BUT FEW BELIEVED
BUT BUTT BREATHING EXISTS IN OTHER BEASTS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_P%C3%A9tomane

but thereis a lot to the topic...while perusing this
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outhouse/FROM WITHIN THEY CAN BE EASY DEFENDED[ UNLESS SOME SPORTS runner shoots ya through the door.

but the rest of the search INK WAS FOR SEaryarse..issueS[PROPER HEALTH ADvice

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Foxy,

I would never doubt for a moment that you wouldn't wash your hands, but you have to grasp the handle of the exit door to get out AFTER the hand wash.

Let us assume that we are about to sup at one of the town's more salubrious eateries, McDonald's.

Before commencing to consume the magnificent repast one may need to visit the toilet and all unsuspecting one grasps the possibly fecal matter contaminated door handle on the way out; as the majority of the food will be conveyed to the mouth by hand, one might wonder just what else is consumed.
Bon appertit mes amis!

Is Mise, I think you're bordering on be paranoid and perhaps you should think twice about leaving the safety of your home.

Now let's see, we can expect councils, servos, restaurants, shopping centre developers, even Macas to retrofit their wash rooms, or, you can take along a small pack of anti wipes.

Now which one makes more sense to you?

Dear Is Mise,

Public toilets at Maccas, in shopping malls,
doctor's offices, hospital complexes, today
do not have door handles. They all have swinging
doors that you can push with your shoulders or
whatever else you choose. I think your concerns
are a bit over the top - but as rehctub suggests
feel free to carry a box of wipes with you and
use them freely. It should take care of any problem.

Thanks Foxy, such an easy solution.