When flushing toilet, should you have seat cover closed or opened?

Question

Sometimes I hear people say to open the cover seat when flushing, but other times, to close it. what's the reason and correct way?

Answer 1

I close it. When the water from flushing sprays, I prefer to keep it in the toilet. Feces, urine and who knows what else, have viruses and all kinds of unwelcome airborne germs that I do not want hanging around in my house.
Also, it keeps the cats and dogs from drinking the water.
I hope this helps you.

Answer 2

I keep mine closed just because water splashes out the way it flushes. That and I've got a cat and I don't want her jumping in the toilet. But I don't think there's one "right" way to flush.

Answer 3

You should close the lid of the toilet before flushing.

When you flush, microscopic water particles (toilet water) become airborne and spread. This is especially disgusting if your toothbrush holder is on the side of the sink that's nearest the toilet...

Answer 4

Fecal chloroforms become airborne during flushing, lid down please.

Plus it takes out the whole "seat up or down" arguement between men and women if you just have a standing rule to close the lid.

Answer 5

open to make sure all the bogy men and things have flushed away! then close to keep the monsters out

Answer 6

The lid should be close to avoid splashes of water,also the smell would be contained if the lid is closed.

Answer 7

CLOSED....just in case the water decides to splash out of the bowl.

Answer 8

closed

Answer 9

open so you can make it has flushed away

Answer 10

I always, always, ALWAYS close it! My OCD wouldn't allow me to do otherwise!