Just like the great debate over which way the toilet paper roll goes, there is a similar spat over flushing: lid open or closed? Scientists have weighed in with their own woeful conclusion: Neither is ...

Flushing with the toilet lid open releases airborne germs that can spread several feet across bathroom surfaces. Closing the ...

The invisible spray is never OK. Flushing the toilet with the lid down does not stop the spread of small germs, a study published Thursday in the American Journal of Infection Control found.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My family always keeps the toilet lids closed whenever they're not in use for two main reasons: so that our dogs don't drink ...

In addition to limiting the spread of germs, keeping the toilet lid closed at all times is a good idea. A closed lid in a house with toddlers or pets prevents them from playing in unsanitary water, ...

A study found that the floor and walls around the toilet could still get contaminated with viruses from the toilet bowl even when the lid is down during flushing. (Photo: Getty) Will shutting the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – Thorough hand washing and ...

An experimental study has quantified the volume of aerosol particles generated by flushing toilets in a public restroom. The real-world research suggests even with lids closed flushing toilets can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Toilet lid position before flushing has no significant impact on bathroom surface contamination with viruses.

Some bathroom habits may not be as harmless as they seem. One such habit is flushing with the toilet seat lid up. This is a common washroom habit, which is often overlooked. But did you know that it ...

Flushing toilets releases invisible particles into the air. A study shows closing the lid reduces this spread. Larger droplets hit the lid, limiting travel. This is not a perfect shield. Regular ...

Toilet lids are weird. Some toilets have them, while many others don’t. And whether or not you are supposed to use them is its own can of worms. Evan Floyd, professor of occupational and environmental ...