Pesutiloja

Pesutiloja are rooms or spaces for washing and personal hygiene in Finnish contexts. The term covers both domestic facilities—such as the bathroom and laundry area in a home—and public or institutional washrooms and shower facilities used in schools, workplaces, sports facilities, and swimming pools.

In residential buildings, a pesutila typically includes elements for bathing and laundry, such as a shower or bath, a washbasin, drainage, and sometimes a washing machine and dryer. The configuration may form part of a larger bathroom (kylpyhuone) or be a separate washing room (pesuhuone) depending on the building type.

Public pesutiloja provide hygiene and changing facilities and are designed to accommodate multiple users. They often include multiple shower stalls or cubicles, benches, hooks, and sanitary fixtures, with privacy considerations and accessibility features.

Regulations in Finland govern the construction, plumbing, drainage, ventilation, and accessibility of pesutiloja. Maintenance and cleanliness are important, and facilities are typically equipped with energy- and water-efficient fixtures in newer buildings.