Why You Should Close the Toilet Lid Before Flushing: The Reason Will Surprise Many

02.06.2023 05:50

Before pressing the button on the toilet tank, many people forget to do a very important step - lower the lid.

If this is not done, the consequences may be very unpleasant.

Especially if the bathroom in the apartment is combined.

It turns out that the lid is necessary not only to prevent the rapid spread of unpleasant odors.

Why the recommendation should be followed

When flushing, a tall "column" of very small liquid particles appears above the toilet with the lid open.

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These droplets begin to spread quickly throughout the toilet, landing on the walls and floor, as well as on the toilet paper and paper holder.

It is advisable to avoid this phenomenon, because “flying” drops of water contain dangerous microorganisms and various contaminants.

To prevent the problem, simply lower the lid in advance.

And if there is a bathtub and a sink in the same room as the toilet, then this recommendation must be followed even more.

After all, no one wants dirty liquid particles to settle on toothbrushes, soap, tubes, bottles and other things related to hygiene.

Author: Sergey Tumanov Internet resource editor