"You feel the impact of particles on your skin." Nonnenmann's team has studied particles and bioaerosols from flushing a hospital toilet during routine patient care. His study found such ...

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital agrees that the closed lid is the cleaner and more hygienic approach, but also lists advantages of an open lid while flushing. "Flushing a toilet with the lid closed ...

The solution to the problem is simple: close the toilet lid before you flush. “Airborne microorganisms and contaminated surfaces carry a potential risk for infection. Hospital toilets should ...

A Tallaght A&E patient was avoiding drinking because she didn't want to use the “dirty toilet,” in the hospital.

A woman sparked a debate about whether it's better to use your foot or hand to flush the toilet, realising she was among the few who opted to kick the flush button to avoid contact with germs.