Kiln invests to create a cleaner coworking space 

Kiln, a new flexible office space and coworking community in Meridian, has introduced two innovations inside its building, which it said demonstrate its commitment to being a unique, family-focused workspace. Pluie, a self-sanitizing diaper changing table for public restrooms, and Washie, a toilet seat that allows users to wipe the seat down with an alcohol-based cleaning solution, are both part of Kiln’s Meridian location now.  With these additions, the Kiln restrooms are touted as being cleaner, safer and more welcoming to working professionals and their families.  

The Kiln Meridian location opened just three months ago, and it already has over 100 companies using the space and is has passed 50% occupancy. 

“The response to Kiln Meridian has been amazing,” said Kelsey Glazer, Kiln’s senior business development manager. “Members have been excited about the weekly events, amenities and perks we offer and have been coming in daily. We are constantly taking in feedback, thinking outside of the box, and building out our brand to be the best of the best. As we walk forward toward new locations in new and emerging markets, we are excited to incorporate new and innovative ideas from coworkers, members and the community around us. We strive in each location to make that Kiln the best for that community in that area.”  

The company has additional locations across Utah, in addition to another spot in Colorado. At its core, Kiln’s spaces lend themselves to startups that are testing, developing and learning to showcase their products.  

“One of the many benefits to being a member at Kiln is our knowledge-sharing and educational programming,” Glazer said. “We host multiple events per month such as Lunch and Learns, panels and Q&As on a variety of topics that assist new companies to gain a grounding in the market around them. We are excited to continue our mission to be an epicenter for creatives and networking.  Exciting things are coming for everyone in the Kiln family.” 

Washie’s CEO Rob Poleki is a current Kiln member at the Lehi, Utah location. Knowing that Poleki was from Idaho and was passionate about the Boise startup ecosystem, it seemed like a natural partnership for Washie and Kiln to join forces.

Poleki said, “The combination of a self-sanitizing diaper changing table and cleaner toilet seats ultimately makes a coworking space parent- and kid-friendly. Both founders invented these products because of bad experiences in a public restroom with our children. We have the right solution and will be changing the way people use the public restroom. Washie has taken off in the mountain west. We have installed our seats in several large facilities including airports, hospitals, event centers, NBA and college arenas. Our plan is to focus on high-traffic restroom locations to solve the age-old problem of dirty toilet seats and absorbent toilet seat covers.”  

Pluie stated it is also passionate about making life better — and cleaner — for parents and care givers on the go, including working professionals. Its patented UV-C light technology is described as being able to kill 99.9% of germs, sanitizing the changing surface in 60 seconds after each use. In the last year, the company has added its product to 20 states around the country, with tables in health care clinics, major stadiums, theme parks, museums and more. Pluie said it hopes to add its product to more Kiln locations soon, as well.  

“We’re proud of Kiln for leading the way in making their restrooms cleaner, safer and more convenient, and we’re hopeful it will serve as an example for other businesses and coworking spaces,” Addie Gundry, Pluie founder and CEO, said.