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 ...

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A scientist wants to clear the air on how bathroom habits impact overall cleanliness. Microbiologist Tim Call, 32, has exposed how dirty your bathroom is before and after flushing the toilet. Cal, ...

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 ...

Consider the 140,000 times you're likely to flush a toilet over a lifetime, and it's easy to see why toilets guzzle nearly 30 ...

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 ...

While toilet bowls are designed such that the contents are supposed to flush downward, scientists have known for decades that small particles – including those from water, waste and toilet paper – can ...

There could be many reasons why your toilet may keep clogging — everything from mechanical malfunctions to external factors can cause your toilet to repeatedly back up and overflow. While several of ...

Make these mistakes and watch as your much-anticipated vacation circles the drain. Hotel workers have revealed to eShores travel agency why you should flush your toilet as soon as you enter your hotel ...

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 ...