Bathroom bloopers, 1 in 5 Brits hideout in bathroom to avoid family during lockdown, spending a total of 37 hours!
As the UK enters another week of lockdown, new research has revealed that 1 in 5 Brits are now using the bathroom to escape from their loved ones – resulting in the toilet swiftly becoming the Best Seat in the House. A whopping 42% of respondents admitted to seeking solace from their family in the loo, with a further 33% of people using the lav to take a breather from the kids!
The study found that on average Brits have spent a total of 37 hours in the bathroom since lockdown began and almost half (48%) of the nation consider the bathroom to be a relaxing room. It also turns out 1:15pm is the peak time for lockdown bathroom traffic, with the coveted spot being the catalyst for 10% of Brits arguing with a family member or flatmate for spending too long in the loo.
The survey, commissioned by Bloo – the UK’s number one toilet hygiene brand, highlights 2 in 5 people are now cleaning the bathroom more than ever before, with 63% admitting they are more conscious of germs since the outbreak of the Covid-19.
The most popular lockdown bathroom makeovers are:
- New Paint job (54%)
- Changed the shower curtain (47%)
- Updated the soap dispenser (37%)
- Updated the toothbrush holder (34%)
- Hung a picture (15%)
Although working from home has become the reality for many Brits, it seems there’s still no shortage of the Monday blues with 42% of respondents saying they get this feeling more often now than they did before lockdown started.
To ease the start of the working week, Bloo has launched a quiz series called Bloo Mondays. Challenging Brits to put their toilet trivia to the test, Bloo will upload a new quiz each Monday featuring questions ranging from fun facts to horrid history.
Edeje Onwude, Senior Brand Manager for Bloo, comments: “With Brits spending more time at home due to Covid-19, it’s interesting to see how the bathroom has become a sanctuary for many. The research shows that people are now using the bathroom as a form of escapism from the realities of lockdown, whether that be to catch up on the news (24%), get lost in a book (23%), or listen to music (19%). We hope the launch of Bloo Mondays will entertain and provide a source of light relief for those at home, and truly make the loo the Best Seat in the House.”
