Do I need to close the toilet lid before flushing? Remember once and for all – Lifestyle

The question of what is the correct way to close the toilet lid or not is controversial, but microbiologists and bacteriologists are clear: the toilet lid should be closed, especially before flushing. This is not just a rule of etiquette, but an important measure for maintaining hygiene and health in the bathroom, Sports.kz reports with reference to Glavred.info.

“Should you close the toilet lid before flushing: it’s not just about hygiene,” reads the headline of an article on the Glavred.info website.

Why can't you keep the toilet lid open?

The main argument against opening the lid is the spread of bacteria. When you flush an open toilet, a so-called “aerosol cloud” forms. These are the smallest drops of water that rise to a height of 2-3 meters, writes the portal “On Retirement”.

These droplets may contain bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms…