Just like the great debate over which way the toilet paper roll goes, there is a similar spat over flushing: lid open or closed? Scientists have weighed in with their own woeful conclusion: Neither is ...

The invisible spray is never OK. Flushing the toilet with the lid down does not stop the spread of small germs, a study published Thursday in the American Journal of Infection Control found.

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 ...

There seems to be a bit of a silent debate for one common bathroom practice. And no, we aren't talking about whether toilet paper should be over or under. You're either a closed or open lid household ...

In addition to limiting the spread of germs, keeping the toilet lid closed at all times is a good idea. A closed lid in a house with toddlers or pets prevents them from playing in unsanitary water, ...

Although leaving the toilet seat up is a well-known etiquette taboo, the consensus as to whether you should leave the toilet lid open or not is not quite as clear. With most public restrooms opting ...