Flushing the toilet without closing the lid risks spreading germs like the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, according to a study. The authors of the paper, published in the journal Physics of Fluids, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hand Opening Toilet Lid There are all kinds of genius inventions designed to help us keep our bathrooms clean. But is one of the ...

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 ...

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, ...

Dear Ed: We have a sensitive septic system. Our service company recommended we install water-saving toilets to cut down on water flowing into the system. What do you recommend for minimum toilet water ...