Flushing
Hidden Health Hazards: Toilet Plume Bacterial Spread and Why You Must Close the Lid Before Flushing
The Hidden Dangers of Flushing Without Closing the Toilet Lid (Images included below) Flushing the toilet with the lid open releases a cloud of bacteria-laden droplets into the air, posing health risks. A study by researchers in China highlights how common pathogens like E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) become airborne during flushing, increasing […]