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Does putting the toilet lid down when flushing really help to prevent infection? A study sheds light on this question.
A new topic that can break up couples and friendships has entered our social discussions: the toilet lid issue. Some claim that putting the toilet lid down when flushing can drastically reduce the risk of infection. However, a new study published in the AJIC has shown that flushing the toilet plays a major role.
Toilet lids: should we follow the general recommendation?
The logic seems inexorable: closing the toilet lid and flushing the toilet greatly reduces the transmission of viruses through aerosols. But does this really prevent infection? A team of researchers scientifically measured the spread of aerosols in the toilet to find out.
“The aim of this study was to determine whether closing the toilet lid before flushing actually reduces viral contamination of household toilets, as was suspected, and whether cleaning the toilet bowl has an impact,” the researchers explain.
It does not prevent infections
The study has shown that viruses do not magically disappear when you close the toilet lid. According to the researchers:
The results show that closing the toilet lid before flushing the toilet does not reduce the risk of contamination of bathroom surfaces.
In other words, the lid’s position does not change the number of viruses in the toilet (on which a smartphone has no place, by the way), but rather the place where they are spread. So, how can you avoid cross-contamination if the lid’s position is unimportant? The solution is quite simple: disinfect your toilet thoroughly with a brush and cleaning products. According to the study, this is the most effective way to clean this room and prevent the spread of viruses.
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