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Leading the way when the going gets tough: The public toilets in Mainz.
In the middle of the city, far away from home, and suddenly your stomach starts rumbling. To prevent any embarrassing situations, there are a total of 26 public toilets in Mainz. You can find everything you need to know about these "restrooms for everyone" here.
Who is responsible for the public toilets in Mainz?
The owner is the city of Mainz. It also determines where new toilets are built and how they are equipped. We ensure that business runs smoothly, so we are responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and necessary repairs.
Does this apply to all public toilets?
There are actually two exceptions. The toilets on Eisgrubweg/Gautor and Frauenlobplatz belong to Ströer SE & Co. KGaA. Both are also managed by the company.
What do the 'small and big deals' cost?
All public restrooms in Mainz are free of charge.
Which toilets are used most frequently?
Wherever there are lots of people, there are also lots of transactions. In other words, the public toilets on Erthalstraße (near the main train station) or on Neugasse in the heart of the old town, for example, are real 'crowd pullers'. The same applies to the facilities at Höfchen. On a single market day, up to 600 "business people" can be counted there. During the Johannisfest, the number can even exceed 2,000.
How often are the toilets cleaned?
Every toilet once a day. This is done by a cleaning company specially commissioned for this purpose. In addition, we also visit each portable toilet personally. To check that everything is in order. And that's also once a day.
Why do some toilets still smell so 'funny' or seem rather uninviting?
Because, unfortunately, not everyone knows how to use a toilet without causing an accident. What our colleagues often find during their inspections is literally indescribable. And unfair to those who urgently need to use the toilet but then cannot (or do not want to).
Are 'dirty finches' the only problem?
Unfortunately, no. Theft and damage to property also occur time and again. This is not only stressful and costly, but can also mean that a toilet has to be taken out of service for a long period of time. For example, if replacement materials have to be ordered or we are unable to carry out the repairs ourselves.
How do the opening hours work? Does someone come by specially?
The toilet can do this all by itself. The locks are time-controlled and work fully automatically. But don't panic: you can always get out. So if you start your session BEFORE the deadline but don't finish until AFTER it, that's no problem.
Do the opening hours also apply on 'festive days', such as Shrove Tuesday?
In this case, the 'closing time' for the toilets in the immediate vicinity of the respective festival is extended or waived. In addition, the toilets are then cleaned twice a day. By the way: during the Christmas market and the carnival season, the toilet at the Höfchen is even permanently staffed by a cleaner during the day.
