Finding bathrooms near your current location is simple:

1. Visit the Restroom Finder homepage
2. Tap the toilet icon in the center of the screen
3. Allow location access when prompted
4. Browse the list of nearby restrooms sorted by distance

Alternatively, you can enter a specific address in the search bar at the top of the page.

To find bathrooms in a location other than your current position:

1. Enter the address, city, or landmark in the search box
2. Click the search button or press Enter
3. View the list of bathrooms near that location

You can also browse our city pages for major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and more to find bathroom information for specific urban areas.

To find wheelchair accessible restrooms:

1. After performing a search, click the "Amenities" dropdown button
2. Check the "Accessible" checkbox
3. The list will update to show only accessible restrooms

You can also sort the results by accessibility by selecting "Accessibility" from the "Sort by" dropdown menu.

Yes! To find bathrooms with changing tables:

1. After performing a search, click the "Amenities" dropdown button
2. Check the "Changing Table" checkbox
3. The list will update to show only restrooms with changing tables

This feature is especially helpful for parents and caregivers traveling with infants or young children.

To change how far the app searches for bathrooms:

1. Before searching, select a distance from the "Range" dropdown
2. Options range from 1km (for dense urban areas) to 50km (for rural areas)
3. The default setting is 5km

Increasing the search radius is particularly useful in rural areas where bathrooms may be more spread out.

You can contribute to our database by adding new bathroom locations:

1. After performing a search, click the "Add New" button
2. Fill out the form with the bathroom's details (name, address, accessibility information, etc.)
3. Click the checkmark icon to submit

Your contribution helps others find clean, accessible restrooms when they need them!

To rate a bathroom and provide useful information for other users:

1. Click on a bathroom in the results list
2. In the details popup, use the star rating system to rate cleanliness
3. You can also update accessibility information and add notes
4. Click "Save" to submit your rating and review

User ratings help maintain accuracy and provide valuable insights about restroom conditions.

Our community verification system helps maintain database accuracy:

1. When viewing a bathroom, you can vote "Yes" or "No" to confirm if it's actually a public bathroom
2. Locations with multiple "No" votes are flagged for review
3. Bathrooms with 10+ "No" votes are automatically hidden from results

This system ensures our database only contains legitimate public restrooms that are actually available for use.

Restroom Finder requires an internet connection to function properly. This is because:

• We need to query our database for the most up-to-date bathroom locations
• Real-time scraping of new locations requires internet access
• Geolocation and mapping features rely on online services

We recommend searching for bathrooms before entering areas with limited connectivity.

Restroom Finder uses several methods to discover bathrooms:

• Our existing database of verified public restrooms
• Real-time scraping of business locations like restaurants, gas stations, and parks that typically have public restrooms
• User contributions and community verification
• Integration with public data sources for government buildings, parks, and transit stations

Each time you search, the system may discover and add new locations to our database, continuously improving the service for everyone.

Yes, we take your privacy seriously:

• Your location is only used to find nearby bathrooms
• We do not store your location history
• Your location data is not shared with third parties
• All data is processed securely using HTTPS

For more details, please read our Privacy Policy.

To find a public restroom near your current location:

1. Go to the Restroom Finder homepage
2. Tap the toilet icon in the center of the screen
3. Allow location access when prompted
4. Instantly see all nearby public restrooms sorted by distance

Our database includes thousands of verified public restrooms across the United States, including those in parks, gas stations, shopping malls, restaurants, and government buildings.

Finding free public bathrooms in NYC is easy with Restroom Finder:

1. Visit our New York City bathrooms page
2. Or search for "New York" in the address search bar
3. Use the "Amenities" filter and select "Free" to view only free restrooms

NYC offers many free public bathroom options, including those in:

• Public parks like Central Park and Bryant Park
• Public libraries throughout the five boroughs
• Transit hubs like Grand Central Terminal and Port Authority
• Many museums during visiting hours
• Public recreation centers

Based on user ratings in our database, these establishments typically have the cleanest public bathrooms:

1. Buc-ee's - This gas station chain is famous for its exceptionally clean facilities
2. Starbucks - Generally well-maintained bathrooms in most locations
3. Target - Consistently receives high cleanliness ratings from our users
4. Whole Foods Market - Their bathrooms are typically clean and well-stocked
5. Barnes & Noble - Bookstore bathrooms tend to be cleaner than average
6. Nordstrom - Upscale department stores typically maintain pristine facilities

You can sort bathroom results by "Rating" in our app to find the cleanest options near you, based on actual user reviews.

Finding gender-neutral or family restrooms is important for many users:

• Look for the "Family Bathroom" or "Gender Neutral" notes in bathroom listings
• These are commonly found in shopping malls, airports, and newer public facilities
• Many family restrooms also include changing tables and accessible features

Common locations for gender-neutral and family restrooms include:

• Modern shopping centers and malls
• Airports and transportation hubs
• Newer government buildings
• Family-friendly restaurants
• Museums and cultural institutions

You can add notes about gender-neutral facilities when rating or adding new bathrooms to help others find these accommodations.

Finding restrooms while enjoying nature is essential for a comfortable experience:

1. Search for the specific national park or trail name in our search box
2. Use the map view to see all restroom facilities marked within the park
3. Check the notes section for details about seasonal availability

Our database includes facilities at popular parks such as:

• Yellowstone National Park
• Grand Canyon National Park
• Yosemite National Park
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Zion National Park

For remote hiking trails, consider using the "Requires Key" and "Requires Code" filters set to "No" to find facilities that don't require special access.

Yes, there are many 24/7 restroom options for travelers on highways and interstates:

• Rest Areas - Official highway rest stops typically have 24-hour facilities
• Travel Centers - Chains like Pilot, Flying J, Love's, and TA are open 24/7
• 24-Hour Gas Stations - Many major chains offer round-the-clock bathroom access
• 24-Hour Restaurants - Some fast food and diner chains stay open all night
• Walmart Supercenters - Many locations are open 24 hours

When using Restroom Finder while traveling, enable location services and search along your route. Tap each result to check if they're noted as "24-Hour Access" in the details.