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Small Space Toilet: MiniLOO by Neo Metro

2008-03-05-miniloo2.jpgThe MiniLOO uses an in-wall tank system, saving lots of space in the bathroom. The look is super simple and streamlined, and is available in a choice of finishes...


...satin stainless steel, mirrored stainless steel and gloss white powder coat.

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The MiniLOO's green points: it made from recycled stainless steel (heavy gauge) and utilizes a dual flush system for water use savings and efficiency.

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The wall hung installation is something we see more of every year as this cleaning-friendly trend takes hold.

More info: Neo Metro

Comments (12)

yes, and when something goes wrong with any of the equipment in the tank, or you need to find the source of a leak, you have to rip out the drywall? I'll pass!

posted by *heather leaf* on 2008-03-05 09:43:24
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i love the stainless steel. i cannot wait to redecorate my bathrooms in all concrete and stainless.

posted by jeffnyc on 2008-03-05 09:46:29
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Not to be gross, but stainless steel is not good at hiding fingerprints or buttprints. I have a feeling that even the most print-resistant stainless steel would still reveal that someone else had left their impression on the seat.

posted by jems on 2008-03-05 09:54:44
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I agree with jems that a stainless steel toilet would show every smudge. Although it looks lovely in the photo, I imagine this toilet would look pretty gross pretty quick.

posted by abigailm on 2008-03-05 09:59:19
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Actually, that toilet would be more cleaning-friendly if it tapered down to meet the floor.

The gap shown beneath it is a great size for dust bunnies but too small for a mop head, so the only way to clean under it is to get down on one's hands and knees and kind of shove a sponge underneath, without the leverage to really scrub.

The way the top one is hung, there may be a spot in the middle back that no sponge or wipe will ever reach properly. Ask your maids if you don't believe me.

posted by wende in phoenix on 2008-03-05 10:05:42
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I like the streamlined, clean look of this, but the stainless one reminds me of a prison. Also, *heather leaf* brings up a good point about access later on, so I wanted to check it out on Neo Metro's website, but they have broken links to the in-wall tank (sold separatley from the toilet).

posted by robyn on 2008-03-05 10:36:10
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Most condos or apartments that were built with in-wall toilets have an access panel on the opposite side of the wall. If you put it in a private home, then you would need to plan for that.

posted by LBhirise on 2008-03-05 10:39:13
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gross! does anyone else think it looks like airplane toilet?

posted by JulesH on 2008-03-05 10:40:28
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this should've been a hot-or-not, guys! it's fugly!



and i think very much the same as wende in phoenix - i see things first and foremost for their cleanability :)

posted by kdkaboom on 2008-03-05 10:58:52
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Regardless of me liking it or hating it; I think the post was meant to inform and tell people what's out there and available now, not to praise it as the Jesus Toilet. Besides, it'll work for some people (who need tiny toilets. lol) and it'll be horrible for some others. So quit your bitching and give your maid a bigger paycheck, I bet she'll figure out how to clean under it. lol

posted by Djluckyonline on 2008-03-05 11:03:59
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I've never really gotten into Neo Metro's fixtures.

They do look somewhat institutional and they are super-duper expensive! I mean really expensive.

posted by art on 2008-03-05 11:06:08
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Ugh, buttprints.

posted by melanie on 2008-03-05 12:22:46
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