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Debate Solved! Here’s Whether You Should Leave the Toilet Lid Open or Closed 99% of the Time

Finally! An expert answers what to do when you're not on the loo. Bathroom etiquette runs the gamut from the nonnegotiable (put down the seat when you’re done, men!) to the debatable (should toilet ...
Ars Technica

Should you flush with toilet lid up or down? Study says it doesn’t matter

File this one under “Studies We Wish Had Let Us Remain Ignorant.” Scientists at the University of Arizona decided to investigate whether closing the toilet lid before flushing reduces ...
Everyday Health

Should You Flush With the Toilet Seat Up or Down? Scientists Have New Insights

Only some germs can be stopped by closing the toilet lid, so regular cleaning and disinfection need to be part of your routine no matter what. Does that mean that closing the lid before flushing is a ...
The Daily Dot

‘Below the rim of the bowl’: Expert reveals the real reason your toilet is suddenly low flushing—and how to fix it

The last thing anyone wants is a toilet with a weak flush. The Twin Traps TikTok account (@twinhomeexperts) shared a viral video with a tip that could save you the cost of a new toilet—and the ...
CBS News

Flush & Run? Aerosols From Flushing Public Toilet May Spread COVID-19, FAU Study Finds

MIAMI (CBSMiami/CNN) - New research exploring COVID-19 transmission suggests you may not want to linger after flushing a public toilet. A team of scientists from Florida Atlantic University's College ...