Toilet Lid Health Impact: Many of us often leave the lid of the seat open after using toilet, but do you know that this small habit can have a big impact on your health. Research suggests that when the lid is open while flushing, fine bacteria and viruses with water start flying in the air, which are called ‘toilet plum’. These not visible germs can reach your skin, breath and even eating and drinking and can make you sick.

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What happens if the lid leaves open

When you flush without closing the lid, the toilet water rotates with sharp pressure and germs, bacteria and viruses in the air in the form of fine drops. This is called ‘Toilet Plum’. These not seen drops can reach the toilet seat, wash basin, toilet, toothbrush and even your body. According to the study, after flush, bacteria can go up to several feet up in the air and stay there for hours. When these particles reach food, hands or face, the risk of infection increases significantly.

Which risk of diseases increases

E-coli infection

Norovirus and rotavirus infection

Respiratory diseases

Skin infection or allergy

Children, elderly and weak immunity people threatened in infection

What doctors say

Health experts believe that by closing the lid and flushing, the amount of germs spreading in the air can be reduced by 50%. That is, with a small habit, you can make your house healthy and germ-free. This can prevent many diseases.

What is the right way

After using the toilet, first close the seat lid. Then flush.

From time to time, dissect the toilet seat and handle.