just wondering if I'm wasting my time.
2007-02-02 16:07:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Actually, they addressed this very issue on an episode of "Mythbusters". By using germ culture counts before and after, they determined that the paper barrier has a negligible effect. I.e., wiping the seat off with toilet paper is just about as useful. ironically, the germ cultures also showed that we have more virulent types of bacteria on our hands at any given time than on our genitals and surrounding areas. Hmm, guess washing your hands is a good idea...
2007-02-02 16:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by Meghan O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works to wipe up anything that is wet. You might have more luck using a paper towel that you've wet down with hot water to clean the toilet. Hot water will clean most bacteria up. Only some will need alcohol or bleach to kill. Unlikely anything you find in the bathroom. The handle on the door knob is dirtier than the toilet seat.
2007-02-02 16:41:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there should be something on the seat I wipe it, yet when it type of feels sparkling and dry, no i do not. I wash my palms when I finish making use of the lavatory, yet now not after wiping it. The flusher administration and the door lock are ordinarily dirtier than the seat...And a minimum of you used a tremendous wad of rest room paper to wipe the seat. at the same time as you flush the lavatory or open the stall door, you do it which includes your bare palms.
2016-12-03 09:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't caught anything yet!
2007-02-02 16:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by Tumbleweed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋