Charmin Restrooms Offers Luxurious Relief to Millions in Times Square on New Years Eve
conception, the Charmin Restrooms were open on
offering the crowd of millions in Times Square a safe and clean bathroom haven
after the 2009 ball dropped.
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The millions who attended the
police to stay in their designated area starting at
provide potable public restrooms for the festivities and nearby bars and
restaurants limit their facilities to customers only and often close early in
the evening. Due to the confined situation, some tourists have admitted to
wearing diapers to the event, while others have resorted to using bottles to
relieve themselves.
Charmin chose to open their 20 restrooms to offer relief to the many
individuals and families who had been waiting for hours to see the ball drop.
“We hope to continue providing this gift to tourists and New Yorkers
because we know how difficult it is to find a public restroom in the heart of
the busiest city in the world during
brand manager for Charmin.
More than one million consumers worldwide have experienced the 20 deluxe,
ADA compliant, family-friendly public restrooms that are free and fully
staffed with attendants to clean each stall after every use. Additional
luxuries include baby changing stations, stroller parking, seating areas, flat
screen televisions, Charmin retail boutique, and new family photo area
equipped with printing station. The Charmin Restrooms are located at 1540
Broadway in Times Square between west 45th and west 46th streets.
About Charmin
Charmin has been America’s most popular bath tissue for more than 25
years. In the U.S., P&G offers Charmin Ultra Soft and Charmin Ultra Strong –
super premium two-ply tissues; Charmin Basic — a one-ply tissue; Charmin Plus
with lotion with aloe; and Charmin Freshmates — adult flushable moist wipes.
P&G also sells Charmin in
information on Charmin, visit http://www.charmin.com/ .
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