Les candidatures sont acceptées jusqu’au 26 août

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Le 25 mars 2016 – Une toilette publique ou une autre, c’est du pareil au même, pas vrai? Faux! Cintas Canada Limitée est à la recherche du meilleur endroit où aller, lorsqu’il le faut vraiment.

Nous acceptons dès maintenant et jusqu’au 26 août les mises en candidatures pour la 7^e édition de notre concours annuel Meilleures toilettes publiques du Canada. Si vous avez déjà fait votre entrée dans des toilettes aux cabinets impressionnants ou aux détails architecturaux incroyables, Cintas veut les connaître!

« Lorsque des toilettes publiques vous poussent à arrêter pour prendre une vidéo ou à prendre un bref autoportrait, elles méritent d’être mises en candidature pour courir la chance d’être couronnées Meilleures toilettes publiques du Canada », d’expliquer Leslie Molin, directrice principale du marketing de Cintas Canada. « Outre son côté amusant, ce concours souligne l’importance de l’entretien des toilettes comme facteur stimulant la satisfaction de la clientèle et moyen d’inciter la clientèle à revenir dans votre entreprise. »

Parmi les anciens gagnants, mentionnons la boutique hors taxes 1000 Islands de Lansdowne, en Ontario, récemment rénovée et qui avait remporté le titre pour son effet éblouissant et sa minutie, tant du côté des toilettes des dames que de celui des messieurs. En 2014, l’hôtel et spa Shaw Club de Niagara-on-the-Lake, en Ontario, avait remporté le concours pour son style cinq étoiles comptant un évier moderne en verre et sa technologie de portes de cabinets en verre qui s’embue, les faisant passer de claires à opaques juste en tournant le verrou. Les portes en bois d’aulne massif, les panneaux intimité en verre et les scintillants chandeliers de style Victorien semi-encastrés ont permis à la super station-service Shell Valleyview, dans le nord de l’Alberta, de ravir la première place en 2013.

Si vous êtes PRÊTS à remporter le titre Meilleures toilettes publiques du Canada de l’année, proposez les candidats de votre choix dès aujourd’hui à www.bestrestroom.com/canada; la date limite pour soumettre les candidatures est le 26 août 2016. Cinq finalistes seront annoncés au cours de l’automne 2016, en fonction critères tels la propreté, l’apparence, l’innovation, la fonctionnalité ainsi que des éléments de design uniques des toilettes. Le lauréat recevra le traitement royal des toilettes de Cintas qui lui offrira des services d’entretien des établissements d’une valeur de 2 500 $ afin de les aider à assurer l’entretien de leurs toilettes primées.

Pour recevoir des nouvelles du concours, consultez des faits inédits et des questions anecdotiques sur les toilettes, aimez la page Facebook des Meilleures toilettes publiques du Canada à www.Facebook.com/CanadasBestRestroom.

Vous pouvez consulter les règlements complets du Concours au www.bestrestrooms.com/canada.

À propos de Cintas Canada Limitée:Cintas Canada Limitée, dont le siège social est situé à Mississauga, en Ontario, est une filiale de Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada conçoit, fabrique et met en ɶuvre des programmes d’uniformes d’entreprise et fournit des tapis d’entrée, des services de nettoyage de toilettes et d’approvisionnement en fournitures de salles de bain ainsi que des services de nettoyage des carreaux et tapis à environ 55 000 entreprises du Canada. Cintas est une société ouverte cotée au Nasdaq Global Select Market sous le symbole boursier CTAS. Cintas compose l’indice boursier Standard & Poor 500.

Les candidatures sont acceptées jusqu’au 26 août

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Le 25 mars 2016 – Une toilette publique ou une autre, c’est du pareil au même, pas vrai? Faux! Cintas Canada Limitée est à la recherche du meilleur endroit où aller, lorsqu’il le faut vraiment.

Nous acceptons dès maintenant et jusqu’au 26 août les mises en candidatures pour la 7e édition de notre concours annuel Meilleures toilettes publiques du Canada. Si vous avez déjà fait votre entrée dans des toilettes aux cabinets impressionnants ou aux détails architecturaux incroyables, Cintas veut les connaître!

« Lorsque des toilettes publiques vous poussent à arrêter pour prendre une vidéo ou à prendre un bref autoportrait, elles méritent d’être mises en candidature pour courir la chance d’être couronnées Meilleures toilettes publiques du Canada », d’expliquer Leslie Molin, directrice principale du marketing de Cintas Canada. « Outre son côté amusant, ce concours souligne l’importance de l’entretien des toilettes comme facteur stimulant la satisfaction de la clientèle et moyen d’inciter la clientèle à revenir dans votre entreprise. »

Parmi les anciens gagnants, mentionnons la boutique hors taxes 1000 Islands de Lansdowne, en Ontario, récemment rénovée et qui avait remporté le titre pour son effet éblouissant et sa minutie, tant du côté des toilettes des dames que de celui des messieurs. En 2014, l’hôtel et spa Shaw Club de Niagara-on-the-Lake, en Ontario, avait remporté le concours pour son style cinq étoiles comptant un évier moderne en verre et sa technologie de portes de cabinets en verre qui s’embue, les faisant passer de claires à opaques juste en tournant le verrou. Les portes en bois d’aulne massif, les panneaux intimité en verre et les scintillants chandeliers de style Victorien semi-encastrés ont permis à la super station-service Shell Valleyview, dans le nord de l’Alberta, de ravir la première place en 2013.

Si vous êtes PRÊTS à remporter le titre Meilleures toilettes publiques du Canada de l’année, proposez les candidats de votre choix dès aujourd’hui à www.bestrestroom.com/canada; la date limite pour soumettre les candidatures est le 26 août 2016. Cinq finalistes seront annoncés au cours de l’automne 2016, en fonction critères tels la propreté, l’apparence, l’innovation, la fonctionnalité ainsi que des éléments de design uniques des toilettes. Le lauréat recevra le traitement royal des toilettes de Cintas qui lui offrira des services d’entretien des établissements d’une valeur de 2 500 $ afin de les aider à assurer l’entretien de leurs toilettes primées.

Pour recevoir des nouvelles du concours, consultez des faits inédits et des questions anecdotiques sur les toilettes, aimez la page Facebook des Meilleures toilettes publiques du Canada à www.Facebook.com/CanadasBestRestroom.

Vous pouvez consulter les règlements complets du Concours au www.bestrestrooms.com/canada.

À propos de Cintas Canada Limitée:

Cintas Canada Limitée, dont le siège social est situé à Mississauga, en Ontario, est une filiale de Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada conçoit, fabrique et met en ɶuvre des programmes d’uniformes d’entreprise et fournit des tapis d’entrée, des services de nettoyage de toilettes et d’approvisionnement en fournitures de salles de bain ainsi que des services de nettoyage des carreaux et tapis à environ 55 000 entreprises du Canada. Cintas est une société ouverte cotée au Nasdaq Global Select Market sous le symbole boursier CTAS. Cintas compose l’indice boursier Standard & Poor 500.

Nominations are now open through Aug. 26

Mississauga, Ont – March 21, 2016 – You’ve seen one public restroom, you’ve seen them all, right? Wrong! Cintas Canada, Ltd. is looking for the best place to go when you really gotta go.

Nominations are now being accepted for the seventh annual Canada’s Best Restroom Contest. If you’ve ever walked into a restroom with stunning stalls or incredible architectural details, then Cintas wants to hear about it.

“When a public restroom makes you stop to take a video or capture a quick selfie, it deserves to be nominated for the chance to be called Canada’s Best Restroom,” said Leslie Molin, Cintas Canada, Senior Marketing Manager. “This contest is fun and also highlights the importance of restroom maintenance in driving customer satisfaction and repeat business.”

Past winners include the recently renovated 1000 Islands Duty Free Shop in Lansdowne, Ontario, which won for its wow factor and attention to detail in both the women’s and men’s restrooms. In 2014, the Shaw Club Hotel & Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario won for its five-star style, including a modern glass infinity sink and glass door technology that turned the stall doors from clear to opaque with the turn of the lock. The solid alder wood doors with privacy glass panels and sparkling Victorian style semi-flush mount chandeliers earned Valleyview Shell Super Station in Northern Alberta the top spot in 2013.

If you’re READY™ to claim this year’s title of Canada’s Best Restroom, submit your nomination today at www.bestrestroom.com/canada. The deadline is Aug. 26, 2016. Five finalists will be announced in fall 2016, based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. The winner will receive the royal restroom treatment from Cintas with $2,500 in facility services to help maintain their award-winning restroom.

For contest updates, fun facts and bathroom trivia, “like” Canada’s Best Restroom on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CanadasBestRestroom.

About Cintas Canada, Ltd.

Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS, and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.

Mississauga, ONTARIO – Le 17 novembre 2015 – Des voyageurs provenant de partout en Amérique du Nord apprécient le « chouette au revoir » qu’offrent les salles de bain de la boutique hors taxes 1000 Islands Duty Free Shop située à Lansdowne, en Ontario et Cintas est aujourd’hui fière de l’honorer publiquement en lui décernant le titre de Meilleure toilette du Canada.

Chaque année, l’équipe des éditeurs du sondage de Cintas Canada accepte les candidatures des meilleures toilettes publiques à l’échelle du pays et réduit la liste au cinq meilleurs candidats. Il revient ensuite au public de voter pour celui qu’ils estiment mériter le titre de meilleur petit coin au pays.

« Nos finalistes se composent d’entreprises qui comprennent vraiment que le fait de s’assurer que leurs salles de bains sont prêtes et invitantes pour les visiteurs reflète l’ensemble de leur entreprise et leur engagement envers le service à la clientèle. Le gagnant de la présente édition s’est surpassé pour offrir la meilleure expérience à ses clients », explique Leslie Molin, directrice principale du marketing de Cintas Canada.

Les salles de bain de la boutique hors taxes 1000 Islands Duty Free Shop ont été entièrement rénovées il y a tout juste un an. Les réfections sont le fruit d’un design collaboratif par le duo de propriétaires mère-et-fils composé d’Heather Howard et de Jeff Butler. « Nous voulions remercier nos clients en leur offrant des toilettes qui dépasseraient leurs attentes, non seulement en termes de propreté des lieux mais également au niveau du design », de déclarer le propriétaire et directeur, Jeff Butler. « Aussi, lorsque nous avons décidé de procéder aux rénovations à l’automne dernier, nous savions que ce devait être quelque chose de spécial ».

Conçues pour refléter le panorama naturel qui fait la renommée de la ville, les toilettes des hommes comportent des accents aux tons naturels et des ornements en bois, semblables à ceux qu’on trouverait dans une expédition de chasse ou de pêche. Les toilettes des dames arborent pour leur part une ambiance plus sophistiquée avec d’éblouissants éviers rouges en verre et des accents en granite poli.

« Durant la période estivale, les toilettes peuvent accueillir jusqu’à 1 500 personnes par jour », indique M. Butler. « En plus de maintenir la propreté et la fonctionnalité des toilettes, nous voulons que les clients parlent de leur expérience à leurs amis après avoir quitté les lieux. Des gens sont même venus me voir après leur visite dans les toilettes des dames simplement pour me dire à quel point ils les trouvaient superbes ou pour commenter le design. C’est fabuleux d’entendre ce genre de commentaire et c’est d’autant plus vrai compte tenu de tout le travail que nous avons fait pour leur donner ce lustre. »

En plus d’avoir reçu la plaque de reconnaissance officielle du concours Meilleures toilettes du Canada et de s’être taillé une place au Temple de la renommée de Cintas, la boutique hors taxes 1000 Islands Duty Free recevra également des produits et services de Cintas d’une valeur de 2 500 $. « Nous sommes fiers de présenter ce prix à la direction de la boutique 1000 Islands Duty Free », souligne Madame Molin. « Cette récompense leur procurera les outils et services afin de garder leurs installations prêtes pour la journée de travail, à la hauteur des normes d’un lauréat. »

Les finalistes de 2015 ont été sélectionnés en fonction de la propreté, de l’attrait visuel, de l’innovation, de la fonctionnalité et des éléments de design uniques. Des milliers de votes ont été reçus en ligne jusqu’au 9 octobre, ce qui a permis de produire les résultats suivants :

Entreprise/installations Emplacement Première place : Boutique hors taxes 1000 Islands Duty Free Lansdowne, Ontario Deuxième place : Restaurant BNA Brewing Company & Eatery Kelowna, C.-B. Troisième place : Pub gastronomique Tommyfield Calgary, Alberta Quatrième place: Hôtel Edmonton Renaissance Edmonton, Alberta Cinquième place : Pub Bank & Baron Calgary, Alberta

Pour obtenir de plus amples détails ou des photos et des vidéos de la présentation du gagnant, veuillez communiquer avec Jennifer Hill, éditrice du sondage, au (757) 456-5212 ou par cellulaire au (203) 258-9453.

À propos de Cintas Canada Limitée :

Cintas Canada Limitée, dont le siège social est situé à Mississauga, en Ontario, est une filiale de Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada conçoit, produit et met en place des programmes d’uniformes à l’image des entreprises et fournit des tapis d’entrées, des services de nettoyage et des fournitures de toilettes de même que des services de déchiquetage à quelque 55 000 entreprises au Canada. Cintas est une société ouverte cotée au Nasdaq Global Select Market sous le symbole boursier CTAS et compose l’indice boursier Standard & Poor 500.

Mississauga, ON – November 17, 2015 – Travellers from across North America have come to appreciate the “swell farewell” offered by the washrooms at the 1000 Islands Duty Free Shop in Lansdowne, Ontario, and today Cintas is proud to publicly honour them as Canada’s Best Restroom.

Each year, the team of survey editors at Cintas Canada accepts nominations of the best public washrooms from across the country, and narrows it down to the top five. From there, it’s up to the public to cast their vote on who they think should be named the best loo in the land.

“Our finalists are businesses who truly understand that ensuring their washrooms are ready and inviting for visitors reflects their overall business and their commitment to customer service. This year’s winner has gone above and beyond to provide the best experience to its customers,” says Cintas Canada’s Senior Marketing Manager, Leslie Molin.

The washrooms at the 1000 Islands Duty Free Shop were completely renovated just over a year ago. The update was a collaborative design between the mother-son ownership duo of Heather Howard and Jeff Butler. “We wanted to thank our customers by providing them with washrooms that would exceed their expectations, not only in terms of cleanliness but also in terms of design,” says Owner and Manager Jeff Butler. “When we decided to update them last fall we knew it had to be something special.”

Designed to mirror the sights of nature the town is known for, the men’s washroom is accented with earth tones and wooden features, similar to what you would see on a hunting or fishing trip. The ladies’ room is more sophisticated, with glamorous glass red sinks and polished granite accents.

“In the summer months, the washrooms see up to 1,500 people a day,” says Butler. “In addition to keeping the restrooms clean and functional, we want customers to tell their friends about their experience after they leave. I’ve had people come to me after their visit to the ladies’ room just to tell me how beautiful it was, or comment on the design. It’s great to hear that kind of feedback after all the work that’s gone into making our washrooms shine.”

In addition to the official Canada’s Best Restroom plaque of recognition and securing a place in the Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame, 1000 Islands Duty Free will also receive a prize of $2,500 in Cintas products and services. “We are proud to present this prize to the management at 1000 Islands Duty Free,” says Molin. “The reward will provide them with the tools and services to keep their facility ready for the workday at an award-winning level.”

The 2015 finalists were selected based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. Thousands of votes were cast online through October 9, which produced the following results:

Business/Facility Location First Place: 1000 Islands Duty Free Lansdowne, ON Second Place: BNA Brewing Company & Eatery Kelowna, BC Third Place: Tommyfield Gastropub Calgary, AB Fourth Place: Edmonton Renaissance Hotel Edmonton, AB Fifth Place: Bank & Baron P.U.B. Calgary, AB

For more information or to obtain photos or video footage from the winner presentation, please contact Survey Editor Jennifer Hill at (757) 456-5212 or by cell at (203) 258-9453.

About Cintas Canada Ltd:

Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, and tile and carpet cleaning services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS, and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.

 

“Mine Passageway” Design Captures Victory in Cintas’ 14th Annual Contest

Minturn, CO/Cincinnati, OH – November 10, 2015 – America voted and decided that the Town of Minturn has the best public restroom in all the land. The restroom that resembles a passageway into a Rocky Mountain mine defeated a strong field of finalists in the 14th annual contest.

Officials in the Town of Minturn wanted to create functional art, and it took a committed team to make the project a reality: the local planning commission, town council, carpenters, public works department, concrete workers, steel artists and plumbers. The result is impressive “potty” for the town to celebrate.

As the 2015 winner, the Town of Minturn also receives a $2,500 credit to spend on Cintas services like restroom cleaning and supplies, Signature Series restroom dispensers, cleaning chemicals or wet mops for their restroom floors. The top three finalists win a complimentary Deep Clean of their restroom (valued up to $500).

“We’re excited to announce the Town of Minturn public restrooms as the 2015 Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom,” said Cintas’ Assistant Marketing Manager Jillian Bauer. “The town rallied together and showed the value of a restroom that’s creative and memorable for guests.”

Bauer visited Minturn on Tuesday, November 10 at 2 pm ET to present Mayor Hawkeye Flaherty with the 2015 award.

In the contest, which attracted thousands of online votes, America chose The Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire as the No. 2 place “to go.” Charleston Distilling in Charleston, South Carolina finished No. 3.

“Making the humble public restroom into functional art was both a design challenge and a joy,” said Janet Hawkinson, director of design and project management in Minturn. “We are gratified to be recognized for achieving that and for creating a project that reflects the uniqueness of the community.”

The 2015 contest attracted nominations from a wide range of businesses, including a wine bar, art museum, underground salt mine and a nursing suite inside a baseball stadium. Cintas selected the ten finalists based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements.

2015 America’s Best Restroom Contest Finalists

Charleston Distilling – Charleston, SC
Cibo Wine Bar – Miami, FL
The Fitton Center for the Arts – Hamilton, OH
Great American Ball Park – Cincinnati, OH
The Music Hall – Porsmouth, NH
OB Warehouse – Ocean Beach, CA
Perry Lakes Park – Marion, AL
The Salty Pig – Boston, MA
Strataca – Hutchinson, KS
Town of Minturn Public Restrooms – Minturn, CO

Minturn has now secured its place in the Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame. To view photos of previous winners, visit the America’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame on the contest website at www.bestrestroom.com.

Cintas launched the America’s Best Restroom Contest in 2002 to honor businesses across the country that consider hygiene and style top priorities.

“This project is a lot of fun and also conveys a critical message that restroom hygiene matters for good health and good business,” said Bauer. “We look forward to celebrating our 15th year in 2016 and invite the public to nominate their favorite facility online now.”

To nominate a restroom, go here.

For more information or to set up an interview, please contact Survey Editor Danny Rubin at 757-285-7617.

About Cintas:
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types primarily throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, first aid and safety services and fire protection services. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.

Public Voting Now Open for 14th Annual Contest

Cincinnati, OH (September 9, 2015) – What’s the best place “to go” in all the land? We’re about to find out! For the 14th straight year, Cintas Corporation will stage America’s Best Restroom Contest and ask the country to vote on a group of creative public restrooms sure to entertain.

Will the 2015 winner be a restroom inspired by “Alice in Wonderland”? What about a restroom that looks like a giant whiskey barrel? Or maybe the restroom covered in “The Far Side” comic strips?

This year’s top ten public potties will now compete for the coveted title of Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom. In addition, the 2015 winner also receives a $2,500 credit to spend on Cintas services like restroom cleaning and supplies, wet mops or Tile & Carpet Deep Clean.

“We’re excited about our 2015 finalists and expect a lot of friendly competition,” said John Engel, Cintas’ Senior Marketing Manager. “The contest also promotes the importance of hygiene and salutes businesses which strive for restroom excellence in both function and design.”

Voting begins now! The public is invited to show its support by casting a ballot for a favorite restroom through October 31 at the Best Restroom website.

The contest site takes visitors on a photographic tour of each nominee and encourages them to choose their favorite. Fans can also visit the contest on Facebook to post comments, receive updates and share photos.

Cintas will reveal the winner of the America’s Best Restroom Contest during a nationally publicized media event later this fall, and both the winner and runner-up will secure a place in our Hall of Fame.

2015 Finalists for Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom Contest

Cibo Wine Bar
Miami, Florida

Cibo Wine Bar is billed as “big, bold and beautiful” – and the Italian eatery lives up to the hype! Located in Miami’s famed South Beach district, Cibo is a blend of old world rustic and modern industrial chic. Patrons can even watch chefs prepare meals at a 60 ft. open kitchen counter. The restrooms, the creation of Liberty Entertainment Group’s Vice President and Creative Director Nadia Di Donato, are stunning works of art. Guests are often intrigued by the faucets, which are mounted to the ceiling and activated by motion sensor. The restrooms also feature pieces from renowned artist Randy Cooper. “Liberty Entertainment Group venues are renowned for their restroom designs, and we are honored to be recognized,” said Di Donato. “This nomination pays tribute to the artists and craftsmen who dedicated themselves to this project.”

Charleston Distilling
Charleston, South Carolina

A restroom inside a whiskey barrel? Believe it! At Charleston Distilling in South Carolina, which makes small batch handcrafted spirits, two restrooms are designed as giant wooden barrels. And the creative place “to go” has become a popular attraction for patrons. “The usual response is that people say the restroom is very cool,” said Stephen Heilman of Charleston Distillery. “The restroom is part of a lot of Instagram photos!” The custom woodworking of the “barrel” restrooms fit the atmosphere and décor of the distillery and its tasting room. So belly up to the bar and order a round – it’s a trip you won’t forget!

The Fitton Center for Creative Arts
Hamilton, Ohio

Enter the restrooms at The Fitton Center for Creative Arts and step into nature – one tile at a time. The men’s and women’s restrooms were created by Cincinnati artist Jan Brown Checco as an homage to our relationship with the earth and the importance of conservation. In addition, students in the Fitton Center’s pottery classes and community members joined forces to create several of the tiles. In the women’s restroom take particular note of “Mother Nature” and the rainbows, flowers, seashells, fossils, colorful glass and clay tiles that comprise her face. In the men’s restroom the Greenman gives a nod to Hamilton’s Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer. The restrooms have become a big hit at the art center, and every tour begins with a look at the beautiful tiles. “The title of Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom would be a wonderful honor for the Fitton Center,” said Cindy Dingeldein, ASID, interior designer on the project. “What we designed is much more than restrooms. The rooms are hand-made, unique works of art.”

Great American Ball Park
Cincinnati, Ohio

This baseball season, the Cincinnati Reds hit a home run…with moms everywhere! That’s because the Reds, in partnership with Pampers and Fischer Homes, debuted the first-of-its-kind nursing suite at Great American Ball Park. The Reds talked with local moms to identify specific needs for the restroom. You’ll find five comfortable gliders, changing stations, kitchenette with a sink, ice and refrigeration, lockers for storing items and flat screen TVs so mom doesn’t miss any of the game. Already this season over 3,000 moms and families have used the Pampers Nursing Suite and its restroom facility! “The Reds, Pampers and Fischer Homes are very proud that we have set the gold standard for a nursing area in a public space,” said Michael Anderson, public relations manager for the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. “As sports teams strive to add additional ‘family friendly’ features for fans, we have proven that this quiet place for moms to feed and care for their babies is one of the most popular spaces at Great American Ball Park.”

The Music Hall
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Take a long look at the restrooms at The Music Hall. Are you thinking “Harry Potter” or “Alice in Wonderland”? You’re not alone! The team at The Music Hall, a performing arts venue in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire which dates back to the 1870s, says the restrooms are like a trip into a childhood fairytale. That’s because, during a recent renovation in 2008, designers drew on the mysticism of Gaudi and the classic touches of the Tiffany style to create a fantasy forest of cast bronze trees, branches and vines, gilded Corinthian columns, elegant velvet settees and creative tile patterns. Now people stop by every day to tour not just the theater but the restrooms too! “We are excited to be part of Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom because we’ve put a lot of blood, sweat and tears to create a magical experience for our patrons,” said Michael Tucker, director of operations at The Music Hall. “It would be great to win this award to showcase all of the hard work we’ve put into our massive renovation project.”

OB Warehouse
Ocean Beach, California

At OB Warehouse World Food and Bar in Ocean Beach near San Diego, old meets new as vintage artifacts blend seamlessly with modern, industrial design. It’s the vision of designer Philippe Beltran who created the entire restaurant (restrooms included) to trigger “a reaction that will make people remember their experience.” The OB Warehouse restrooms are a sight to behold with retro, hand-held vintage mirrors, oil cans and tools like vintage plumber pipe, a wrench and metal letter stamps which read OB Warehouse over the men’s urinal. Many of the items are encased in glass behind large concrete sinks. All the building materials are recycled from other buildings either in San Diego or locales around the world. “From the day we opened our doors last year, guests have taken pictures of our restrooms and asked to see the opposite sex restroom, so we give them tours,” said General Manager Yami Bryan. “We are excited to be included in this great contest.”

Perry Lakes Park
Marion, Alabama

On a stroll through the woods, the LAST thing you’d expect is a fifty-foot tall restroom in the clearing. But at Perry Lakes Park near Marion, Alabama, that’s exactly what you’ll find! The fifty-foot structure (known as “Tall toilet”) is part of a three-restroom complex built in 2003 by architecture students at Auburn University Rural Studio. In addition to “Tall toilet,” the students constructed “Long toilet” with long walls that frame a tree and “Mount toilet,” which sits atop the septic system for the restroom complex. All three use durable and local materials – a mix of cypress and locally-milled cedar along with anodized aluminum, stainless steel and concrete. “Winning the title of Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom would be an incredible honor for the Perry County community,” said Andrew Freear, director of Auburn University Rural Studio. “We hope to expose more people to the natural beauty of central West Alabama.”

The Salty Pig
Boston, Massachusetts

Are you a fan of “The Far Side” comic strip? Then you’re in for a real treat at The Salty Pig in Boston! Owners Jim Cochener and Mike Moxley plastered the restroom walls with “The Far Side” comics. The restaurant, which serves house-made charcuterie, pizza and pasta, has also created a buzz in the bathroom. Guests take “extra” time drying their hands so they can read the comics, and many regulars challenge themselves to read a new comic each time they visit. What would happen if The Salty Pig wins top honors as Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom? “I guess our waiting line would get even longer!” said Ines Lee Santos, general manager of The Salty Pig. “We are very excited to be part of the contest, and we love knowing that across the country there are many like-minded friends putting work into the details, including creative restrooms.”

Strataca
Hutchinson, Kansas

Ever used a restroom underground? How about 650 FEET underground? At Strataca, the only underground salt-mine attraction in North America, the men’s and women’s restrooms are part of the museum experience. That’s because they’re both carved out of a stratified salt bed formed 275 million years ago! It took quite the engineering and plumbing feat to make the restrooms possible – it’s not easy to construct pipes, toilets, sinks and hand dryers that far underground. But the Strataca team had a vision and made it a reality. Now they often hear guests say “ooh” and “aah” and run to tell their friends about the incredible restroom facilities. “Winning the contest would provide public recognition of our team’s hard work,” said Gayle Ferrell, former director of operations at Strataca. “We have something here that is totally unique in North America – both our underground restrooms and our amazing, passionate staff.”

Town of Minturn Public Restrooms
Minturn, Colorado

Founded in 1904, Minturn is rich in mining history and its new public restrooms reflect the past. The unique digitally fabricated shape of the men’s and women’s restrooms resemble an adit (horizontal passage way) into a Rocky Mountain mine. The concept is the product of several key players: the Town of Minturn, LaN Architecture – Monika Wittig, LGM 3d Studios and Noble Welding. The team came together to produce “functional art” that’s already captured community attention! “Our public restrooms prove how great it is to combine art, architecture and creativity. It changes moods, places and people,” said Janet Hawkinson, director of design and construction for the public restroom project. “It would be the best to win the contest and show the country what can be accomplished when everyone works together to create something truly memorable, as we did in small town Minturn!”

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Cintas Corporation (CTAS) accepted nominations for any non-residential restroom accessible to the general public online through the summer. Qualifying facilities were then judged and finalists were selected based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements.

Cintas Canada also recently announced its top finalists in the annual Canada’s Best Restroom Contest. Visit the Canada contest website for more information.

About Cintas Corporation
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid and safety products, fire protection services and document management services to approximately one million businesses. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CTAS, and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.

Les votes du public sont présentement en cours pour la 6e édition du concours annuel de Cintas

Mississauga, ONTARIO – Chaque année, Cintas reconnaît les entreprises qui comprennent l’existence d’une corrélation directe entre la façon de nettoyer, d’entretenir et d’approvisionner une toilette publique et l’impact que ces éléments ont sur le service à la clientèle et la fidélisation de la clientèle. « Nous avons reçu un large éventail de candidatures cette année, ce qui a rendu notre décision difficile », explique Leslie Molin, directrice principale du marketing de Cintas Canada. « C’est passionnant de voir de plus en plus d’entreprises qui se rangent derrière le message que nous tentons de faire connaître ». Les éditeurs du sondage de Cintas ont examiné les candidatures et ont réduit le nombre à cinq candidats finalistes. L’heure est maintenant venue pour le public de décider lequel des candidats sera couronné « Meilleures toilettes du Canada ».

Les finalistes sont choisis en fonction de cinq critères, y compris la propreté, l’apparence visuelle, l’innovation, la fonctionnalité et les éléments de design uniques. Le gagnant du concours Meilleures toilettes du Canada de Cintas sera révélé au cours d’un événement media publicisé à l’échelle nationale au cours de l’automne durant lequel le gagnant recevra des produits et services d’entretien commerciaux de Cintas d’une valeur de 2 500 $.

C’est le coup d’envoi de la compétition! En effet, le public est invité à voter pour les toilettes publiques de leur choix à www.bestrestroom.com/french. jusqu’au 9 octobre alors que les cinq finalistes se livreront concurrence pour s’assurer le plus de votes dans l’espoir de ravir le trône.

Les finalistes du concours Meilleures toilettes du Canada de 2015 de Cintas sont :

Brasserie et restaurant BNA Brewing Company & Eatery Kelowna, Colombie-Britannique

Les salles de toilettes de cette brasserie et restaurant font littéralement voyager les visiteurs à travers le temps. Situées dans un bâtiment historique qui était jadis le domicile de l’entreprise North American Tobacco Company, les salles de toilettes ont conservé cet héritage tout en arborant une apparence à la fois moderne, classique et inoubliable. La propriétaire du restaurant est la source d’inspiration derrière ce décor où aucun détail n’a été laissé au hasard. Lorsque vous faites votre entrée dans les salles des dames, vous avez l’impression d’être entré dans les coulisses d’un théâtre avec des ampoules de lumière autour des miroirs et de magnifiques briques exposées. Les robinets sortant directement des miroirs constituent l’une des caractéristiques dominantes de ces toilettes. À l’étage, les toilettes unisexes conservent le même atmosphère rétro auquel s’ajoute l’ambiance du pub. Les entrées bilatérales et un évier muni de trois robinets caractérisent ces toilettes.

Hôtel Renaissance Edmonton, Alberta

Avantageusement situé dans l’aéroport international d’Edmonton, les impeccables salles de toilettes de cet hôtel sont un luxueux oasis pour les voyageurs exténués. Les murs aux tuiles noires, les éviers en marbre et les longs miroirs sont « scellés d’un baiser » puisque les lèvres rouge rubis sont le signe distinctif figurante aux quatre coins de ces toilettes : des toiles ornant les murs au sofa pleine longueur. Des tabourets rouge en peluche et des dessus de comptoirs rouges accompagnés de miroirs individuels offrent un espace privé pour se rafraîchir aux visiteurs. Ces toilettes uniques ont tous les atouts pour plaire au voyageur soucieux du style que vous quitterez en vous sentant rafraîchi et bichonné.

Pub gastronomique Tommyfield Calgary, Alberta

Ce pub aux inspirations toutes britanniques est situé au c?ur du nouveau district urbain de Calgary Sud et un déplacement au petit coin transporte les visiteurs « de l’autre côté de l’océan » en l’espace de quelques secondes. Chaque cabinet privé est abrité dans l’une des iconiques cabines téléphoniques rouges dont les murs arborent d’anciennes photographies de l’Angleterre. Qu’il s’agisse de savourer un dîner des plus satisfaisants en bas ou de se prêter aux jeux à l’étage, une visite dans les toilettes complète réellement cette expérience sur deux étages.

Pub Bank and Baron Calgary, Alberta

Construit en 1931, cette succursale de la banque de la Nouvelle-Écosse revampée est plus qu’un pub : c’est une partie importante de l’histoire de l’Alberta. Présentant des détails originaux tels que le plafond, les moulures et un grand nombre des luminaires qui sont complémentés de touches modernes, la banque et le baron arborent une architecture art déco unique. Les invites découvrent une expérience fantaisiste dans les toilettes, avec des miroirs aux éblouissantes garnitures dorées qui contrastent avec le papier peint aux feuilles argentées brillantes. Des cabines en bois sombres et les comptoirs en marbre constituent l’accent idéal pour compléter ce déplacement tout en style au petit coin.

Boutique hors taxes 1 000 Islands Lansdowne, Ontario

Les voyageurs quittant le Canada pour retourner aux États-Unis font souvent de ces salles de toilettes leur dernier arrêt avant de traverser la frontière. Cette boutique hors taxes offre aux clients un « adieu honorable » avec ses toilettes propres et invitantes qui sont incroyablement bien conçues. En plus d’offrir de bonnes affaires sur la marchandise, la boutique est un lieu sympathique de rafraîchissement pour les familles sur le chemin du retour. La boutique en fait même la publicité sur son site Web.

Le champion de l’année passée était l’hôtel et spa Shaw Club de Niagara-on-the-Lake, en Ontario. Le style élégant et la technologie des portes en verre qui s’embuent de ce gagnant ont relevé la barre pour les participants au concours Meilleures toilettes du Canada. Les anciens gagnants sont tous présentés dans le Temple de la renommée du concours que vous pouvez consulter à www.bestrestroom.com/french.

À propos de Cintas Canada Limitée :

Cintas Canada Limitée, dont le siège social est situé à Mississauga, en Ontario, est une filiale de Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada conçoit, fabrique et met en place des programmes d’uniformes et fournit des tapis d’entrée, des services de nettoyage de toilettes, des services d’approvisionnement en fournitures de salles de bain et des services de déchiquetage à environ 55 000 entreprises du Canada. Cintas est une société ouverte cotée au Nasdaq Global Select Market sous le symbole boursier CTAS. Cintas compose l’indice boursier Standard & Poor 500.

Public Voting is Now Underway in the 6th Annual Contest

Mississauga, ON – Each year, Cintas recognizes businesses that understand that there is a direct correlation between how a public restroom is cleaned, maintained and well-stocked and the impact this has on customer service and repeat business. “We received a wide variety of nominations this year, making our decision difficult.” said Leslie Molin, Cintas Canada’s Senior Marketing Manager. “It is exciting to see more and more businesses getting behind the message we strive to convey.” The Cintas survey editors have reviewed the nominations, and narrowed it down to the Final Five. Now it’s time for the public to decide which will be crowned “Canada’s Best Restroom.”

The finalists are determined based on five criteria, including cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. The winner of the Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom Contest will be revealed during a nationally publicized media event this fall, where the winner will be awarded $2,500 in Cintas facility services.

Voting for this year’s contest begins today! The public is invited to cast an online ballot for their favourite washroom at www.bestrestroom.com/ca through October 9th as the five finalists compete to secure the most votes and take the throne.

2015 Finalists for Cintas Canada’s Best Restroom Contest:

BNA Brewing Company & Eatery Kelowna, British Columbia

The washroom at this brewery and restaurant transports visitors back in time. Located inside a historic building that was once home to The British North American Tobacco Company, the washroom maintains its heritage but has a modern, classy, and unforgettable look. The washroom was the vision of the restaurant owner herself, with no detail overlooked. As you enter the women’s washroom, you feel like you’ve stepped backstage at the theater, with bulb lights around the mirrors and beautiful exposed brick. One of the standout features includes faucets that come directly out of the mirrors. The upstairs unisex washroom maintains the same retro feel but builds off the playful atmosphere of the pub. Features include entrances on both sides and a three-faucet trough-style sink.

Renaissance Hotel Edmonton, Alberta

Conveniently located in the Edmonton International Airport, this polished hotel washroom is a luxurious oasis for weary travelers. Black tiled walls, marble sinks and full-length mirrors are “sealed with a kiss” as Ruby Red lips are the statement throughout the washroom from wall art, to a full-size couch. Plush red stools, and red countertops provide a private space for visitors to freshen up with personal vanity mirrors. This one-of-a-kind washroom has the in-style traveler in mind, and will leave you feeling refreshed and pampered.

Tommyfield Gastro Pub Calgary, Alberta

This UK-inspired pub is located in the heart of South Calgary’s new urban district, and a trip to the loo takes visitors “across the pond” in seconds. Each private stall is contained in one of the iconic red telephone booths, with photos of old England lining the walls. Whether it be enjoying a fulfilling dinner downstairs or catching the game upstairs, a trip to the washrooms truly tops off this double-decker experience.

Bank and Baron Pub Calgary, Alberta

Built in 1931, this reclaimed Bank of Nova Scotia is more than a pub; it is an important piece of Alberta’s history. Featuring original details such as the ceiling, mouldings and many of the light fixtures complemented by modern touches, the Bank and Baron boasts unique art deco architecture. Guests find a fanciful experience in the washroom, with dazzling gold-trimmed mirrors against shining silver leaf wallpaper. Dark wooded stalls and marbled countertops are the perfect accent to top off this stylish trip to the restroom.

1000 Islands Duty Free Lansdowne, Ontario

Travellers leaving Canada and heading back to the United States often make this washroom their last stop before crossing the border. This Duty Free Shop gives customers a “swell farewell” with their clean and inviting restroom, that’s incredibly well designed. The store boasts great deals on merchandise and a friendly spot for families to freshen up on their way home. It’s even advertised on their website. Last year’s champion was the Shaw Club Hotel and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Its elegant style and clear-to-clouded glass door technology raised the bar of what it means to be Canada’s Best Restroom. Past winners are all in the Best Restroom Hall of Fame, which is available for viewing at www.bestrestroom.com/canada. While on the website, visitors can determine their own restroom style by taking a short personality quiz at www.bestrestroom.com/canada/quiz.

About Cintas Canada Ltd:

Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, and tile and carpet cleaning services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS, and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.

Nominations Will Be Accepted Through July 31

Mississauga, ON – May 26, 2015 – Have you ever walked into a public restroom that impressed you so much, you had you to take a photo? One that was so memorable you walked out and immediately told a friend “You will NOT believe what that washroom looks like!”

Sound familiar? Cintas Canada is on the hunt to find these washrooms. They may be themed, have a unique architectural design, new technological advancements, or even one-of-a-kind decor. If it stands out to you, then we want to know about it.

Submit your nomination today at www.bestrestroom.com/ca. The deadline is July 31, 2015.

“Each year we receive many nominations from across the country, which we sift through to find Canada’s Best. We’ve had finalists in all types of venues from restaurants and hotels, to a car dealership, a gas station, and even a zoo,” said Leslie Molin, Cintas Canada’s Senior Marketing Manager. “The reason we sponsor this contest is to remind businesses that a clean, well-stocked restroom directly impacts their ability to attract and retain customers. That’s why the judging is left up to the general public to vote for the winner.”

Five finalists will be announced in summer 2015, based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements. The winner will receive the royal restroom treatment from Cintas with $2500 in facility services to help maintain their award-winning washroom.

For contest updates, fun facts and bathroom trivia, “like” Canada’s Best Restroom on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CanadasBestRestroom.

About Cintas Canada Ltd:

Cintas Canada Ltd, with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario is a subsidiary of Cintas Corporation. Cintas Canada designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, and tile and carpet cleaning services to approximately 55,000 businesses in Canada. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS, and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.