Flushing the toilet is a reflex most people never question — yet doing it too often may actually worsen bathroom hygiene. Every flush releases germs and microscopic particles into the surrounding air, according to hygiene guidance compiled on this topic. A few simple habit changes can significantly reduce contamination in your bathroom.
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- —Every flush sends germs airborne into your bathroom
- —Closing the lid before flushing limits particle spread
- —Your toothbrush may be contaminated if stored near the toilet
Each flush sends bacteria into the air around you
Every time you flush a toilet, germs present in the bowl are propelled into the surrounding air as fine particles. This phenomenon, sometimes called "toilet plume," means that the air in your bathroom is briefly filled with bacteria after each flush.
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