Toilet Seat Facts
Toilet seats provide a more comfortable area to sit on while using the restroom. Located between the toilet's bowl and lid, toilet seats also help cut down on germ transfer by eliminating the need for contact with the bowl. Does this Spark an idea?
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Types
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Toilet seats are available in two different styles, round and elongated. Round seats are shorter and more traditional, while elongated seats are a longer, oval shape and are a more recent invention.
Hygiene
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Despite popular belief, toilet seats actually contain fewer germs than many other common surfaces. This is because hands never come in contact with the seat, meaning the germs have no way to spread.
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Cleaning
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It is best to clean toilet seats with a strong disinfectant to kill all present bacteria. It is important to wear gloves and keep the bathroom fan on to ensure safety during cleaning.
Safety
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Make sure that the toilet seat is down before sitting, as sitting directly on a toilet bowl can be very painful and potentially cause injury. Doing so also increases the risk of germ contact.
Cost
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Toilets seats vary in price depending on the material they are constructed from, and elongated seats are more expensive than regular ones.
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