Flushing toilets releases invisible particles into the air. A study shows closing the lid reduces this spread. Larger ...

It’s no secret that bathrooms are full of germs. We all regularly wash our hands after using the loo and have a host of powerful cleaning products to leave our toilets sparkling clean. But there’s one ...

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 toilet water, and so nothing gets sprayed throughout the bathroom when we ...

Toilet lids are weird. Some toilets have them, while many others don’t. And whether or not you are supposed to use them is its own can of worms. Evan Floyd, professor of occupational and environmental ...

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 ...

The siphon jet is the hole at the bottom of the toilet that sucks its contents away. There may be hidden buildup here, ...

Learn how to unclog a toilet without a plunger using simple household items like hot water, dish soap, and baking soda. Follow these easy steps to resolve your toilet troubles quickly and efficiently.