Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 11th April 2024 Issue no. 1109
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OdySea Aquarium reels in 'America's Best Restroom' title
The public is hooked on the America's Best Restroom winner... Cintas Corporation has named the OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona as the winner of its 16th annual America's Best Restroom Award - and yes that is a real shark in the picture!
"From Penguin Point to our SeaTrek Helmet Diving, we have countless amazing attractions, and now we can add our restrooms to that list," says Dr Amram Knishinsky, founder, OdySea Aquarium. "We're proud to accept the award and are extremely grateful to everyone who voted for us."
As the winner, the OdySea Aquarium will receive the 'royal restroom' treatment from Cintas. This includes $2,500 in facility services or washroom cleaning to keep their facilities 'Ready for the Workday'.
The other finalists include:
Carmel Beach - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Doughnut Plant - New York, NY
Elsa - Brooklyn, NY
La Boucherie on 71 - Los Angeles
Off the Waffle - Portland, Ore.
Palmetto Brewery - Charleston, SC
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel - Chicago, IL
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - San Francisco
Sinema Restaurant + Bar - Nashville, Tenn.
"This fun, engaging contest shines a spotlight on trending toilets while also conveying a critical message that restroom hygiene impacts the success of a business," says Sean Mulcahey, marketing manager, Cintas. "This year, the local community of Scottsdale rallied together and showed that there is value in a restroom that's creative and memorable for guests."
The 10 finalists were selected based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements.
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