An area indicates a bathroom with bronze washing basins and a stone toilet.

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Washing generally involves high temperatures, fine sprays (and hence a large surface area) and a lot of sloshing around of water, all of which promote efficient chemical stripping.

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Seriously, at least in the women's restroom, there are usually towels around the sink area to absorb the extra water that we tend to splash around when (and if) washing our hands.

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