From 1975 to present days, there have been many
studies on the subject of technical disbursement of fecal matter related to a single
toilet flush. How much “stuffs” are
there in a single flush? Well, studies have shown that flushing with an opened
lid toilet with only tiny little poop, can push fecal matter as
high as 15 feet. Just think about
stuffs in the bathroom such as toothbrushes, makeups etc… Studies also show that bathrooms will
have 18 to 60 times more fecal matter in the air that are equipped
with air hand dryers. Humm, making me think
twice before pushing that button next time. What to do?
Consider the followings: First,
closing the lid before flushing, then leave immediately, especially true if inside an airplane toilet. Then, don’t push that air dryer button; instead, after washing hands, shaking those hands in the air for 10 – 15 times, this would get rid of 70 to 80% water.
Fortunately I had a very clean brother who insisted on keeping the lid closed and having our toothbrushes stored in cabinets away from the toilet. This kept the fecal matter at bay growing up.
ReplyDeleteThe fact it can go 15 feet is disturbing when thinking about public restrooms. Many public restroom toilets don't have a lid. Based on my past experience cleaning bathrooms in movie theaters 1 out of 10 people don't wash their hands. It's time to accept we live in a world of fecal matter and its imperative to be mindful before eating with our hands or touching a mucous membrane.