Flushing the toilet feels automatic. You stand up, press the button and walk away without really thinking about it. The sound is loud, the water moves fast, and within seconds, it is over. Because it ...

Flushing with the toilet lid open releases airborne germs that can spread several feet across bathroom surfaces. Closing the lid helps limit exposure to bacteria like E. coli and norovirus, especially ...

Finally! An expert answers what to do when you're not on the loo. Bathroom etiquette runs the gamut from the nonnegotiable (put down the seat when you’re done, men!) to the debatable (should toilet ...