Every day, people around the world face visible and invisible barriers to restroom hygiene – due to a range of individual abilities, needs and circumstances.
Inclusive Hygiene With Tork
Eliminating Barriers to Hygiene in Public Restrooms
Inclusive Hygiene in Public Restrooms
Inclusive hygiene in public restrooms means creating environments that consider these diverse needs, making hygiene accessible to all. Tork aims to advance hygiene for as many people as possible by identifying and addressing barriers in the restroom environment.
Restrooms shouldn't trigger anxiety -
but too often they do.
Individual Abilities, Needs or Circumstances
Throughout our lives, many of us at some point face barriers to hygiene when visiting public restrooms. Nearly 1 in 2 people are likely to face barriers in the public restroom.¹ The problem is, it’s only the people who face the barriers that are aware of them.
Mobile Limitations
Individuals can have different capabilities impacting mobility, reach, and hand strength.
Auditory Sensitivities
Some people are more sensitive to loud noises than others, especially people who are neurodivergent (e.g autism) and young children.
Hygiene Concerns
Many people avoid public toilets and handwashing due to poor hygienic environment.
Skin Sensitivities
Some soaps contain ingredients that can worsen condition.
Tork's Solutions
Soap & Sanitizer Dispenser
- Technology monitors dispenser refill levels/restroom usage
- Hand soap & sanitizer that is dermatogically tested and gentle on skin
- ADA-compliant & easy to use
PeakServe Hand Towel Dispenser
- High capacity for less refills
- Avoids loud sounds from hand dryer
- Certified Carbon neutral
- ADA-compliant & Easy to Use
OptiServe Toilet Paper Dispenser
- Holds up to 4 rolls for less refilling
- Coreless toilet paper for sustainability
- ADA-compliant & easy to use
Constant Air Freshener Dispenser
- Eliminates unpleasant odors (3 scents)
- Even & continuous release for up to 90 days
- Certified Easy to use for effortless refilling
- Tork Insight Survey 2025, conducted in US, UK, Germany, France, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands and Poland among 11,500 from the general public and 1,000 cleaning staff. 54% of respondents reported experiencing, without limitation, physical conditions or self-diagnosed conditions, e.g. eczema, chronic pain, general anxiety, claustrophobia.
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