How many times have men and women debated back and forth about putting the toilet seat down after use? It’s an age old debate that may never be settled, but the women may have a valid point.
After using the bathroom, most of the population has a tendency to leave the toilet seat open. Studies show that it could be doing you more harm that you may realize.
Every flush creates a phenomenon known as “toilet plume,” microscopic particles which become airborne when flushing. These microscopic particles may contain harmful bacteria or viruses that can make us sick. Particles can travel up to 15 feet away, landing on any surfaces you have in your bathroom, including your toothbrush. These microscopic droplets can remain on surfaces for an hour or more.
To reduce the spread of illness or other infectious disease, be sure to close the toilet lid and then flush. Also, make sure you practice proper hand washing before exiting the restroom, and use a cleaner that removes limescale from inside of your bowl.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
