Frequently Asked Questions

I forgot my password


Go to www.sitorsquat.com and click sign in and select the “forgot password” link. You will then enter your email address and your password will be sent to you via email.

What does it cost to use SitOrSquat?


It’s 100% free. When using the mobile version of SitOrSquat, standard carrier charges may apply.

Do I have to register in order to use SitOrSquat?


No. However, if you want to favorite a toilet, comment on any toilet, or rate a toilet, you must register. In order to do that, all we ask is your first and last name, your email address and a password of your choice.

What do you need my email address for?


If you forget your login screen name or password, we can send you that information via the email address you entered. We will also send the occasional newsletter to our users which only gets sent out when we have big news (about once a month…IF that). You can choose not to receive these messages by clicking a link at the bottom of the message.

Will you share my information with third parties?


No.

How do I add a toilet?


Click the “add toilet” button in the main header located in the top left corner next to the logo. Follow the instructions in the add toilet page.

How do I edit a toilet?


When you are in the “toilet details” section of a toilet, click the “edit” button on the top of the page.

What do the icons on the map mean?


The pink icon with the black heart in the center represents your favorite toilets.

The green icon means that the toilet is open. SitOrSquat knows the hours that the facility is open and closed and depending on what time of day you are viewing the toilet. If hours have been submitted by previous users, we’ll indicate that on the map.

The red icon means that the toilet is closed at the time of day you are looking at it. Hours have been recorded by previous users.

The yellow icons mean that no users have submitted hours of operation so we cannot tell you if that toilet is open or closed. It very well may be open and we’re counting on our users to fill that data in as time goes by so that SitOrSquat can continue to deliver more and more accurate toilet details.

And lastly, the blue icon. You will only see one of these because it is the toilet you are currently viewing. When you ht another toilet and view it, you will notice that the blue changes back to whatever other color it was before and the new toilet you clicked will change to blue.

What does “sit” mean and what does “squat” mean?


To “sit” on a toilet bowl means users were generally comfortable enough to expose their bare bottoms to the cold porcelain seats beneath them. To “squat” over a toilet means that most users were not comfortable touching any part of the toilet seat and so they exercised the “squat”. This may take some extra thigh muscle support. We do not recommend squatting when carrying heavy objects, if you are tired or intoxicated, or if the toilet seat is much higher than average. However, we DO recommend squatting when the toilet is just plain nasty. In the end, it’s your decision entirely. We are not responsible for what happens behind closed bathroom doors.

How do you determine if a toilet is a “sit” or a “squat”?


Well, that’s really up to you guys. Depending on what the average rating of a toilet is, it will be categorized as a “sit” or a “squat”. An average rating of 2.5 or less will result in a “squat”. An average rating above 2.5 will result in a “sit”. The more users rate the toilets, the more accurate this information will be.

What is SitOrSquat?


SitOrSquat is a service designed to help you find the closest public restroom anywhere in the world. You can use the service in numerous platforms including the website, iPhone app, BlackBerry app and SMS text messaging. We are working on getting out an Android app and a Windows mobile app in the next couple of months.

Why would I use SitOrSquat?


If you are someone who likes having the ability to find a public restroom easily wherever you go. SitOrSquat is great for parents with infants and small children, pregnant women, people with bladder conditions such as IBS or Crohn’s Disease, people with a handicap, and just about everyone else. In the latest version of the iPhone, a user can now search for toilets based on different criteria (i.e. search for bathrooms with baby changing tables or search for bathrooms that are open right now).

What is a RADAR UK Toilet?


A RADAR UK Toilet is a toilet which is part of the National Key Scheme (NKS). The NKS, sometimes known as the RADAR Scheme, was developed because some public toilets designed for disabled people had to be locked to prevent damage and misuse. They offer independent access to disabled people to around 7,000 locked public toilets around the UK. RADAR would like all providers of accessible toilets to keep their toilets unlocked if at all possible. The NKS is suggested for use only if the provider concerned has to keep the toilets locked to stop vandalism and misuse. For more information, visit the NKS website to learn more.

What do you mean by "high speed hand dryer"?


A high speed hand dryer is a hand dryer that is much more efficient and faster than older slow hand dryers. Models include the Xlerator and the Dyson Airblade.

For any more questions or concerns, we are always happy to answer them at support@sitorsquat.com

Last update: January 23, 2009