What is indicator lock?
It is called so as it ensures your privacy. There is a Vacant/Occupied indicator installed inside the lock, so other visitors of a restroom will see if it is vacant or not. The vacant occupied locks are also awesome in terms of durability.
Why do some people keep bathroom door closed?
In many European homes, however, the tradition is to keep bathroom doors securely closed at all times. I think this is probably a heritage from the days when 'water closets' were malodorous places and one sought to keep unpleasant odors out of the rest of the house.” Merry Andrews.
How bathroom door locks work?
Bathroom locks in a home usually have a spring lock release that can be activated using the thumbturn inside the bathroom. Bathroom locks are more modern than privacy locking mechanism as it also offers a lock release mechanism from the outside in case of emergencies.