\u201cMany people tend to hover or even sit on top of the toilet seat, leading to splashing of urine and feces on the toilet seat,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not very likely that you contract a disease by directly sitting on the toilet seat, it is kind of gross to sit on other people\u2019s feces or urine.\u201d<\/p>\n
In her video, she advocates for a two-step approach to toilet seat hygiene: wiping the seat and using a toilet seat cover before sitting down.<\/p>\n
\u201cI personally tend to wipe the toilet, put a toilet seat cover and then sit on the toilet,\u201d Dr Desai said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe reason is if you hover on top of the toilet seat, you can actually cause a strain in your pelvic muscles and incomplete empty.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo if you want to not only be sanitary but also protect your pelvic muscles, it\u2019s probably better for you to sit on the toilet seat.\u201d<\/p>\n
She went on to say that \u201cif all of us sat on the toilet seat using a toilet seat cover there would be less urine and feces on the toilet seat\u201d.<\/p>\n
She concludes with a straightforward hygiene rule: \u201cMy general rule \u2014 wipe it down, put a toilet seat cover.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you flush the toilet with the lid up, a polluted plume of bacteria and water vapour just erupts out of the flushing toilet bowl,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd some could even settle on your toothbrush!<\/p>\n
\u201cSo if you flush with the toilet lid up, you could be brushing your teeth with toilet water.\u201d<\/p>\n
@drkarl<\/a> Do you need scientific evidence to make your housemates flush with the toilet lid shut? Here you go \ud83d\ude0e #drkarl<\/a> #drkarlkruszelnicki<\/a> #science<\/a> \u266c original sound \u2013 Dr Karl<\/a><\/p>\n Ending the video with a humorous note, Dr. Karl adds, \u201cI guess that\u2019s one way to get the males in your house to put the toilet lid down.\u201d<\/p>\n In a world where hygiene awareness is paramount, these experts\u2019 insights provide valuable tips for navigating public and private bathrooms. Whether it\u2019s wiping down the seat or closing the lid before flushing, a few extra steps can go a long way in promoting a cleaner and healthier bathroom experience.<\/p>\n IMPORTANT LEGAL INFO This article is of a general nature and FYI only, because it doesn\u2019t take into account your personal health requirements or existing medical conditions. That means it\u2019s not personalised health advice and shouldn\u2019t be relied upon as if it is. Before making a health-related decision, you should work out if the info is appropriate for your situation and get professional medical advice.<\/p>\n