peseytymistila

Peseytymistila, literally a washing space, is a term used in Finnish architecture and property management to describe a room or area designated for personal hygiene and cleansing. A peseytymistila is typically equipped with facilities for washing, such as washbasins with running water, and may include showers, changing areas, benches, and storage for towels and soap. It is distinct from toilet facilities and is intended for cleansing the body, hands, and face as part of routine hygiene or post-activity cleaning.

In many buildings, peseytymistilat are provided in workplaces, schools, sports facilities, hospitals, laboratories, and other public or semi-public premises. They should be designed to support privacy, hygiene, and comfort, with adequate space for movement, appropriate lighting, ventilation, water supply, drainage, slip-resistant flooring, and proper temperature control.

Accessibility and inclusivity are common design considerations, ensuring that facilities accommodate users with disabilities and varying body sizes. Maintenance and cleaning schedules are important to keep the space sanitary, with readily available soap, hand drying options, and clean surfaces.

The term peseytymistila combines peseytyminen ('to wash') with tila ('space'). It is frequently used in Finnish building documents, safety plans, and property management to specify the required hygienic facilities separate from toilets.