Bathroom Legend

Bathroom Legend: Not Up to My Standards: Singing the Blues -- Mediocre: Humming the Blues -- Outstanding: Singing a Happy Tune **Please note these are MY standards. Not everyone feels the way I do about restroom facilities!**
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Showing posts with label health. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Not Just RV Parks and Campgrounds....

When I first thought about starting this blog my intention was to focus on RV parks / campgrounds, etc. 

However, the more I travel, the more I realize that cleanliness in any/every restroom is essential!

Therefore, I'll be posting information on restaurants, truckstops, rest areas.... In other words, bathrooms everywhere.

But before we get much furhter into our bathroom blues, let's talk about things you might need to carry when you are going to be using the bathhouse at a RV park or campground...

We know the basics (shampoo, conditioner, soap or body wash, washcloth and towel, brush or comb, hand/body lotion). You'd be surprised at how many times I got to the restroom and realized I forgot something. LOL!

I like to wear cheap flipflops while in the shower. We don't realize how very porous our feet are and, well, I just feel better with something between me and all those germs on the shower stall floor.

Another good idea is to carry a can of disinfectant spray. Especially if the thought of what all might take place in a shower stall gives you the heebeejeebees. I'm not going to get graphic with this but any number and kind of cooties could be lingering on those walls and floors.

Disinfectant wipes are a plus also for wiping the toilet seat down before you use it. These are great to carry in your purse or vehicle and grab a couple when you stop anywhere and use the restroom.

If you implement either of these last two ideas, be a sweetheart and spray/wipe the facilities down after your use for the next person's safety. Or at least their peace of mind.

I know some folks who use baby/flushable wipes instead of or addition to the toilet paper provided (which is usually the thinest, lowest quality, cheapest to be found). Be careful if you choose to do this. Not every restroom has a trashcan in the stalls. Although many of these wipes claim to be biodegradable, they're not always the best option because they don't break down as easily as toilet paper. That could cause problems for the campground's sewer system.

And, of course if you're tent camping at a RV park or campground, you'll want to include toothbrush, tooth paste, floss, etc in your toiletries. Most have electrical outlets so blow dryers can be used if you worry about that while camping.

Just a few travel bathroom tips for you today.

Until next time, remember public/personal safety is your responsibility just as much as the next guy's. ðŸ˜Š

PamT

Friday, August 2, 2024

Why Bathrooms When You Travel in/with a Motorhome/Fifth-Wheel

 

You might be wondering why public/rv park restrooms would even matter to someone who brings their own with them. Lot's of reasons!

If a park doesn't have full hook-ups which include sewage, you might want to use the bath house. Especially if you're only staying 1 night. Saves you having to dump or carry the extra weight with you to your next stop.

Trust me, we've done both and the smell is awful even using extra toilet tabs.

Reason #2: If you're staying long term at an RV park that does not have sewage hookups, using the public restrooms prevents you from having to carry and dump a portable tank or hooking up the camper to go dump in the middle of your stay.

Reason #3: Sometimes the camper bathroom is just too damn small. Or the hot water doesn't get/stay hot or....there are any number of reasons to worry about the state of public RV park bathrooms.

Until next time, happy trails!

PamT

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Welcome to My New Travel Blog

 

By boat, train, airplane or automobile, I LOVE to travel! I've been more places and visited more states in the last ten years of my life than the 50 yrs. before.

You may wonder why I chose to call my blog "Bathroom Blues."

Well, let me tell you.

Having worked in the healthcare industry, the correlation between cleanliness and healthiness was strongly instilled in me. Which was unnecessary as the one thing I can't stand is a filthy bathroom. I used to feel that strongly about a dirty kitchen too, but as it's just me living in my house, I've lightened up on that.

Though, I will not let dirty dishes stay in the sink for long.

Anyway, I've wanted to do a travel blog for quite sometime, but had no clue what to name said blog. I played around with this idea for years and thought Bathroom Blues would be a catchy title given my penchant for sanitary restroom conditions.

My original plan was to show pictures of the facilities at different campgrounds, etc. but due to our sue-happy society decided against it.

Instead I've decided on a simple way to gauge those I mention.....


Not Up to My Standards: Singing the Blues

Mediocre: Humming the Blues

Outstanding: Singing a Happy tune

**Please note these are MY standards. Not everyone feels the way I do about restroom facilities!**


Know too, that this blog will be about more than bathrooms. I'll be sharing highlights of the many places I visit, things I see, and activities I enjoy.

I hope YOU'LL enjoy traveling with me!

PamT


PS: Bathroom Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay