Historic toilet in the gum, or where else you can take a shower in the city during the heat. Five places where you can wash if the water is turned off at home Where you can take a shower

13.06.2019

A review of all sorts of refreshing life hacks becomes a must when the heat is whispering, "Take a shower." Moreover, the situation with the lack of a shower is aggravated when it is impossible to take it at home - in the summer the water is turned off, and the “lucky ones” are forced to go in search of alternatives to their bathrooms.

HISTORICAL TOILET

Issue price: 500 rubles

As it turned out, you can wash yourself in ... GUM, or rather in its Historical toilet. 2.5 years ago, the Historical toilet was restored, and now this restroom, located between the beginnings of the first and second lines of the Department Store, immerses its guest in an atmosphere of comfort and luxury service.

Our correspondent learned more about this place from GUM press officer Olesya Gerasimova.

- How often do visitors take a shower in the historical toilet, and how many of those who come just for this service?

Often. Especially in the summer, especially in this heat. There is even a queue (record) for a shower. In winter it is quite rare.

How often is the cleaning done there? And in your opinion, is it hygienic to take a shower in a public place?

Yes, it is quite hygienic, as cleaning is done after each client, or daily if there were no clients.

- Did you yourself use the shower in the historical toilet?

- How much minimum do you need to pay to use the shower service, and what is included with it?

500 rub. Bathrobe, slippers, towels, shampoo, body gel, hair dryer, "with light steam" from the maid.

- Do you know any other places in Moscow where you can take a shower?

In such comfort - there are no places, only in hotels, if you rent a room.

- What time is the queue for the toilet (if any)? When is the best time to visit you?

The queue happens on weekends, holidays, during mass celebrations. It is more convenient to come to us when you "need", we will always find a way to make the client feel comfortable.

- Please tell us about the history of this museum-toilet.

This is more of a toilet than a museum. Opened in a new form for the new 2012. Historically, this place has always had a toilet.

- Why did it become possible to open, having repaired, a historical toilet only 2.5 years ago?

It became necessary for our visitors.

- How many employees work at the historical toilet?

About 10 people.

- Do people come here more because of the surroundings?

This is not a museum, but many come because of interest. There are regular customers who come for comfort.

- Tell us more about the special options for the disabled.

The disabled room is up to the mark, with comfort. All conditions have been created for this category of citizens - the room is equipped with a system of levers and handles, which makes it easy to use it. Also, if necessary, you can call the maid for possible assistance.

- Did any of the celebrities visit your historical toilet?

Often, there is an "honor book"

- And earlier, before the revolution? Is there any information about your previous guests?

Both before the revolution and after the special "account" was not kept. But, obviously, everyone uses such institutions.

- And on holidays, does the toilet-shower work as usual? Maybe there are some promotions going on?

Holiday routine is normal. We try not to hold promotions, this is - after all - an intimate zone.

- Many artists from Russia and the West held exhibitions, actions, performances in toilets. Is it possible for you to do this, and how do you feel about it?

No, we can't do it. There are better places for this.

A photo: Evgeny Dobrov

Historical toilet in GUM

STATIONS

Issue price: from 200 to 270

Also, it is possible to take a shower at many stations in Moscow, and in other cities. This was told to the correspondent of "Moskvichka" Press Secretary of Russian Railways Dmitry Pisarenko.

- How often do visitors take a shower, and are there those who come to the station just for the sake of this service?

In principle, such statistics are not kept, and it would be pointless to keep them. But, if people come on a business trip, then before the meeting they often use this service. At extra-curricular stations, that is, by translating this into mutual language, luxury railway stations, everywhere there are showers in the rest rooms, which are equated to three-star hotels.

In other words, the practice of taking a shower at the stations by the guests of the capital is quite common.

Previously, at stations, in particular at Paveletsky, shower rooms caused a lot of criticism. Now, as part of the reconstruction, the entire hotel infrastructure of the stations is being carried out in a separate style. The order in the new premises is monitored by specialized cleaning companies.

Representatives of people with limited mobility can also use the showers at the stations, that is, not only the disabled, but also people who temporarily fall into this category (a person’s leg in a cast, or a pregnant woman).

- How much is the minimum cost to visit the shower at the station?

Well, I don’t have such specific information, but the prices there are quite small. Only utility costs are included. The service must be cost-effective, otherwise it will not function. By the way, the shower service is not new. She was also in Soviet time, it’s just that then it wasn’t covered like that - communication was not the same. Everything was at the level of "I was at the station, took a shower and drove on."

- Is it hygienic to take a shower in a public place, is it often cleaned there?

Cleaning is carried out at a high quality level. After all, if everything is of poor quality, then we will immediately be fined. So cleanliness is ensured by a high frequency of cleaning.

- Have you yourself seen the state of these souls? Did you go there?

Not at all stations, of course, but I went into such a shower. While they are not yet functioning at all large stations - reconstruction. It is necessary to judge the state of the rest rooms as a whole, after its completion. Now the reconstruction has already been completed at the Leningradsky railway station.

- And when will the reconstruction be fully completed?

By the end of 2015, that part of the premises of the stations, which is visible to visitors, should appear completely renovated before them.

- Is there a shower service at all stations in Moscow?

No, not at all. Savelovsky and Riga - they are a lower class, there are only toilets, and there are no rooms for a long rest, respectively, there are no showers. In general, the service is not so well known yet - many do not know about the soul at the stations. Here I was getting a second higher education, my classmate says: “When I arrive somewhere, I always take a hotel for 2-3 hours to take a shower there.” I asked her a logical question: “Why, if there is such a service at the station?”. She does not know about it, like many others. But on the other hand, you can’t hang billboards “Take showers at train stations.” This service operates on a par with other household services, whether it is buying coffee or lemonade. But whoever seeks will always find.

BEAUTY SALOON

Issue price: from 300 rubles

Showers are now being installed in many beauty salons. She told about this opportunity to freshen up and get prettier employee of one of the capital's beauty salons Alexandra Tikhomirova.

- How often do visitors take a shower? And do visitors come who only need this service?

Only for the soul do not come. We do not have such a service. Shower cabins are used only after certain procedures, that is, procedures for the body and after a solarium. But in general, the shower is not used very often.

- Do you think it is hygienic to take a shower in a public place, and how often do you clean?

Cleaning is carried out every day, that is, relatively often. As for the hygiene of the soul, it seems to me that the question is philosophical - it depends on how you relate to this. Personally, I calmly take a shower in public places - in pools, in salons.

- How much minimum do you have to pay to get into your shower?

It's just that we don't have showers. This is possible only after procedures or a solarium. The minimum price for these services will be 300 rubles.

WASHING

Issue price: from 200 rubles

You can take a shower in the baths, which have a washing room.

FITNESS CENTERS

Issue Price: Free

Many fitness centers offer free introductory classes. You can get acquainted with the gym, and after physical activity take a free shower.

Photo: Madis Kallas

Every day of the modern pensioner passes in constant chores. We have to constantly save so that the pension is enough until the next time. The most painful issue is utility bills. And water bills are one of the main sources of consumption. It is necessary not to open the tap without special need, not to flush it in the toilet without a strong need. However, you can save a lot on this expense item. It is only important to know how and where. Anastasia Reut, a correspondent for MK-Estonia, decided to find out where you can take a cheap shower, go to the sauna, do laundry, and use the saved money to get a manicure at a very low price.

Water is expensive these days. Therefore, many people try to save money on it. As Ilya Burtsev, public relations adviser of the district council, explains, there is no separate allowance for compensation of water expenses.

“The Department of Social Welfare pays a poverty allowance to individuals or families living below the poverty line. Due to this benefit, families are compensated for the costs of housing and communal services,” says Burtsev.

There are practically no apartments or private houses in where there is no hot water or there is no way to take a shower. However, in every social center such a service is offered. Who uses it and why - we decided to figure it out.

"Wash" at half price

“In our center there is a great opportunity to go to the bathhouse or just take a shower. It is advisable to register for a visit in advance, at least one day in advance. This is necessary so that we have time to buy soap, and indeed it was free. The only condition is that you cannot use a broom in the sauna,” says the head of the Kesklinna district center, Yuliya Chaplygina.

According to Julia, the sauna is not very popular now, as a bathhouse has been opened on Raua. The price there is not much higher, but there are more opportunities. Despite this, the sauna in the social center is reserved at least 6-8 times a week.

“Pensioners from our center like to celebrate their birthday in the sauna. Of course, we don’t allow alcohol to be brought with us, but you are welcome to get together with a company, ”adds Yulia.

Indeed, you don’t go to the bathhouse at home, but how are things going with the shower? In the social center for pensioners there are various sports activities, dancing. After them, they just use the shower. Although most often they still choose a sauna, as they can wash and take a steam bath. The cost of the sauna is small, and pensioners love this business.

According to Yulia Chaplygina, most often the same pensioners go to the shower or sauna every time. Many have already developed their own bathing traditions. For example, once a month they traditionally gather in a bathhouse. So, for someone to come just from the street to wash, there is no such thing, although the institution is open to everyone.

Is there a big need?

Washing powder and fabric softener are included in the price. Wet laundry can be hung on a special dryer next to the washing machine, or you can use the tumble dryer for an additional fee. Although some take still wet clothes with them.

To the gym not for sports

Baths in sports centers are a good alternative to saunas in social centers and public baths. Here you can go in for sports, and go to the shower, and warm up in the bathhouse.

“Yes, they only come here to wash and take a steam bath! There is a whole company of grannies who come to the sports club once a week. They buy a visit to the pool, and the pool itself has probably never been seen before. They hang out for a couple of hours. First a steam bath, then a regular one. Get steamy, wash up, and go home, ”says an employee of the sports club, who wished to remain anonymous.

Such services are offered by absolutely all sports clubs, from the most elite to gyms that are found in every part of the city.

The prices for pensioners in most sports centers are quite pleasant, it is always clean there and you can find a company.

In general, if you go to the pool, and even a couple of times a week, then at home the faucet in the bathroom can not be turned on at all.

Classic manicure

At first glance, it may seem that a manicure or pedicure is an expensive pleasure. Even if there is a desire, not every pensioner will be able to satisfy it. However, how do you want to remain well-groomed and beautiful even in retirement!

Many social centers provide manicure and pedicure services. The centers have equipped places where a specialist works. Prices are several times lower than in any beauty salon, but the result is the same.

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10 ways to shower without hot water

Summer in Russia is not summer without planned shutdowns of hot water. The housing department says that it is simply necessary to wash with cold water three weeks a year. You itch, and at this time they carry out prophylaxis in the boiler room.

And here you don’t have to itch - Pics will tell you ten ways to live this time without conflicts with hygiene.

The most obvious way

The easiest and most obvious way to wash your body in the absence of hot water is to heat it in a large pot or bucket. There seems to be nothing to explain here. You heat the water harder, and then dilute it in another container to get more. You sit in the bathroom and carefully water yourself with a large mug or ladle. Lathered, washed off. Lathered, washed off. The method is quite effective, but for some reason it evokes terrible melancholy and decay.

Technical progress

Until your electricity is also turned off, you can heat water using electric kettle. This is much faster than waiting for a large pot to boil on the stove. Of course, one teapot is not enough. You have to set it up a few times. While you wash your head with one portion, the second one is ready for the body. If you don’t have a Bruce Willis haircut, then the same amount of water, or even more, will go on your head than on the rest of your body.

For the desperate

Do you remember what a boiler is? Yes, this is the thing that sometimes shocks. But, if it is serviceable, then there is no danger, of course. The key is to triple check. There are large, powerful boilers that our ancestors used to boil water in buckets. You lower such a device into a filled bath and wait until the water is heated to desired temperature. After that, you climb into it and rinse. We recommend pouring rinse water into a saucepan or bucket in advance. Otherwise, there will be no great sense from such washing.

Life hack for those who have long hair To save water when washing long hair, wash the hair at the roots and, in fact, the head itself with warm water, and wash the rest of the length of the hair under the tap. Hair does not care about the cold, it's only the skull freezes.

Like an astronaut

Have you ever wondered how astronauts wash in orbit? The answer is simple, they are not washable. They just haven't figured out how to do it in zero gravity yet. They are wiped with special wet wipes. In one pack - for soaping, in the second - for wiping. You can also do the same. packs wet wipes enough for the whole body. Or wet a towel with warm water (you can take it in a kettle) and wipe yourself as much as you like.

Like an athlete

Have you been to a fitness club or pool for a long time? Summer is the perfect time to get in shape. Moreover, in such establishments there is always a shower. Hooray! You can put yourself in order in every sense of the word. Continuing the logical series, you can go to visit your parents or friends. Don't forget to casually check with them about hot water at the tap. If people are good, they will not refuse to wash.

emergency rescue

Turned off the water as always unexpectedly. So, it's time to take emergency action. Go to the hardware store and buy a flow heater. This is such a thing that is put on a crane and connected to the network. Turn on the water, then the heater and enjoy a thin stream warm water. It will not work to wash with pleasure under such a jet, but, nevertheless, on lack of fish and cancer is a fish. If you know that turning off the water cannot be avoided in the summer, then install a large flow heater in advance. This is such a tank for 40-80 liters. It is usually hung in the bathroom or carefully embedded in the shaft with pipes in the toilet. Excellent thing! With it, it will be possible to safely wash in the normal mode, without looking at the time and without fear that you will have to rinse under cold water.

For the desperate

There is something called dry shampoo. It is a spray to be sprayed on dirty hair. Then you massage your head and smear it all through your hair. Then carefully comb your hair with a fine comb. In theory, now they should look better. "Dry shampoo" exfoliates fat from the hair, and loose scales from the scalp. In fact, the cleaner the head is before starting the “wash”, the better the result will be, because this remedy works so-so.

For inventive

Do you have a home washing machine? So, with its help you can not only wash clothes, but also successfully heat water. You choose the fastest mode with boiling, but do not throw laundry and powder. You direct the drain into a pre-plugged bath. The machine draws water, heats it up, simulates washing and pours it into the bath. That's what it means, people's ingenuity. What to do with water in the bath, we have already said. And don't worry about its quality. It will be as clean as a faucet.

The escape

If all these schemes for getting hot water in your apartment disgust you, then you can just go on vacation for the duration of the shutdown. Find out at the housing office in advance when they are planning Operation Dirty Harry and get yourself tickets for this time. Go to the place where all the amenities and rest from the daily hustle and bustle will be waiting for you. Relax and wash at the same time.

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