In ancient China, scientists believed in the power of the natural energy around us called feng shui, pronounced ‘fung shway’ or known as chi. According to feng shui laws, water has a way of attracting energy and can even attract your wealth. That’s why you should cover it if possible.
This is why writer and feng shui expert Lillian Too emphasizes that the toilet seat should be closed when leaving the toilet. However, there is a more scientific explanation for why you need to keep the toilet seat closed, especially when flushing.
WHY SHOULD THE SEAT COVER BE CLOSED WHEN FLASHING?
The study of the ‘American Journal of Infection Control’, which took place in 1975, received a new update in 2015. In the update, he warned that toilets can actually become a pool for airborne viruses and infections that can splash into the air when the toilet is flushed.
The study adds that droplet lint from toilets when flushing may play an important role in the transmission of infectious diseases such as norovirus, SARS and pandemic flu.
CAN BE DANGEROUS IF USED IMPROPERLY
Writing for the science journal Physics of Fluids, researchers also warned that toilets “can become dangerous if misused” after finding Covid-19 particles that can be launched 3 feet into the air in tiny aerosol droplets.
Speaking to Today Home, microbiologist Dr. Janet Hill said: “Larger droplets and aerosol probably won’t travel far above or around the toilet, but very small droplets can stay suspended in the air for a while.”
Bacteria can’t survive on toilet bowls or toilet surfaces indefinitely, and getting bacteria on your skin or clothes doesn’t mean you’ll catch it, but it doesn’t mean you won’t get an infection if you’re not careful.