According to a scientific article published by environmental microbiologist Charles Gerba (University of Arizona), every time you flush your toilet, water droplets from inside the bowl spray 6-8 feet in all directions, contaminating areas that our hands and mouths come into contact with daily. This has been dubbed “The Aerosol Effect”.
The implications of ingesting toilet water mostly include risk of exposure to bacteria and disease. Surprisingly, the toilet seat is one of the cleaner parts of the bathroom because it is typically too dry for bacteria to flourish. Ironically, one of the most bacteria-ridden areas of the bathroom is the sink—and added toilet bacteria does not help.
Recommended germ prevention strategies include closing the lid and leaving the bathroom immediately after flushing, covering toothbrushes and toilet paper to create a barrier from the spray, washing hands thoroughly, clean all bathroom fixtures every 1-2 days and walls and ceilings should be cleaned regularly to prevent bathroom odor.
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The underlying cause of bathroom odor is actually your ceiling. While equally affected by toilet spray, it is the most neglected during the cleaning process and can accumulate years of fecal spatter!
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