There seems to be a bit of a silent debate for one common bathroom practice. And no, we aren't talking about whether toilet paper should be over or under. You're either a closed or open lid household ...

New research suggests a closed toilet seat may not be as helpful to block the spread of germs as we once thought.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My family always keeps the toilet lids closed whenever they're not in use for two main reasons: so that our dogs don't drink ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The invisible spray is never OK. Flushing the toilet with the lid down does not stop the spread of small germs, a study published ...

A study found that the floor and walls around the toilet could still get contaminated with viruses from the toilet bowl even when the lid is down during flushing. (Photo: Getty) Will shutting the ...

Discover what cleaning pros have to say about this bathroom debate. Bathrooms are a breeding ground for bacteria, making it essential to find ways to keep this high-traffic space as clean as possible.

It's been said that closing the toilet lid before flushing can prevent the spread of all germs, by keeping any flush-produced mist in the bowl. But a new study refutes that, showing that tiny viral ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have become friends with another couple over the past two years, and we frequently invite them for dinner. Lately, I’ve noticed that the husband leaves the toilet seat up after ...

Most households have experienced the age-old debate about toilet seat etiquette, but emerging research suggests this discussion goes far beyond mere convenience. Recent studies have identified several ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have become friends with another couple over the past two years, and we frequently invite them for dinner. Lately, I’ve noticed that the husband leaves the toilet seat up after ...