Keeping the lid down won’t stop the nasties escaping (Picture: M Goforth et al)
But there is good news.
Firstly, if you add disinfectant to the bowl before flushing and use disinfectant dispensers in the tank, you will significantly reduces cross-contamination.
Secondly, closing the lid does reduce the spread of bacteria, and we’ll still take that.
The researchers found no statistical difference in the amount of virus collected from surfaces on the toilet or the nearby floor whether the toilet was flushed with the lid up or down.
close up flushing water in toilet bowl.
Flush! (Picture: Getty/iStockphoto)
Basically, the researchers advise that you should clean your toilet at least twice a week to reduce the spread of viral pathogens – and use a disinfectant.
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