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A Historical Timeline of the Toilet. Where and When the Toilet Was Invented

January 7, 2021 Ana berestean

Since the invention of the flushed toilet, our world health has improved dramatically. Unfortunately, there are areas of the world…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: historical timeline of the toilet, invention of the toilet, loos, Portland, public loo, soshily, The Portland Loo, toilet history
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Which Toilet Flushing System Do You Need?

December 2, 2020 Ana berestean

I’m sure we can all agree what a wonderful innovation that flush toilets are! They alone have significantly decreased the…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: Ballcock Flush, Double Cyclone Flush, Flapper Flush, innovations, Portland, Pressure System Flush, Siphonic Flush, soshily, The Portland Loo, toilet flushing system, toilets, Washdown System
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The Latest High Tech Toilets: They’re Smart And Don’t Smell!

October 7, 2020 Ana berestean

It wasn’t until the 16th century that Sir John Harrington – who was the godson of Elizabeth I – finally…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: innovations, intelligent toilet, Kohler Veil, latest high tech toilets, Neoriest NX1, Portland, Portland Loo, smart toilets, solution, soshily
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The Portland Loo Is Ready “To Go”

March 11, 2020 Ana berestean

Before The Loo, the population in Portland didn’t have a public restroom that was open 24 hours a day with…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: cleaning, electricity, population, Portland, public restroom, quick installation, small footprint, The Portland Loo, versatile design
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Toilet Dreams. What These Recurring Potty Dreams Mean

February 12, 2020 Ana berestean

When we dreamed up The Portland Loo, we were dreaming of a crime-free and clean city. But if you’re having…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: bathtub, clogged toilet, crime-free, feelings, Portland, potty dreams, The Portland Loo, toilet, toilet dreams
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Do You Know Your World Toilet Culture?

January 8, 2020 Ana berestean

The Portland Loo isn’t an ordinary type of bathroom that you’re used to! There is no sink, for example, in…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: Amsterdam, Argentina, bathroom, China, country, European Cities, France, Italy, Japan, Korea, Paris, Portland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, The Portland Loo, toilet culture, Venezuela
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The Portland Loo vs. Self-Cleaning Bathrooms

December 4, 2019 Ana berestean

When designing the Portland Loo, we looked at many other standalone bathrooms that were installed in other cities around the…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: clean, comfortable, Oregon, Portland, public restrooms, repairs, self-cleaning bathrooms, staff, The Portland Loo, toilet
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5 Reasons We Love The Loo’s Steel Paneled Walls

November 13, 2019 Ana berestean

The Portland Loo is a public bathroom developed by the City of Portland to keep the city clean and discourage…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: anti-graffiti, clean, design, modern, Portland, privacy and security, public bathroom, reasons, steel paneled walls, The Portland Loo
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Esquimalt, BC, Interview with Rick Daykin

October 23, 2019 Ana berestean

We’ve often mentioned how The Portland Loo was voted Best Bathroom in Canada several years ago due to the famous…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: best bathroom, Esquimalt, langley street loo, loos, Oregon, parks, Portland, portland parks, restroom, The Portland Loo, walkway, West Bay Park

Things You Might See on the Sidewalks of Portland

July 10, 2018 ludmila

We’re proud that we were able to work with Portland City staff and officials to develop The Portland Loo, which…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: bicycles, dogs, food carts, Loo, Portland, Portland City, Portland Loo, Voodoo donuts, walking dead
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