Most people are aware that closing the toilet lid when you flush keeps germs from spreading around your bathroom. The microscopic droplets released from a flushing toilet can rise 4 feet in the air ...

New research suggests a closed toilet seat may not be as helpful to block the spread of germs as we once thought. For years, we’ve been told to close the lid before flushing the toilet. It makes sense ...

Make this sanitary practice a habit in your home. 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 ...