Putting Saran wrap on a toilet seat most commonly means someone is pulling a classic practical joke. By lifting the seat, wrapping the plastic securely across the bowl rim, and putting the seat back down, the invisible wrap will deflect liquid onto the person using it.
Slide one sock over each section of the toilet seat. Voila! While not exactly classy, the toilet seat sock cover is a good way to shelter your bare bottom from your toilet's cold hard plastic seat.
Around 70% of the world doesn't rely on toilet paper in the way we do, turning to water before tissue.
Plumbers typically use a specialized plumbing tool called a toilet auger (or closet auger) to break up or retrieve stubborn clogs. If the blockage is easily cleared, they rely on a heavy-duty flanged or bellows-style plunger to force the obstruction through the pipe.
Placing a toilet paper roll under the toilet seat is primarily used as a discreet signal to the next person that the bathroom has run out of toilet paper. People also use it as a makeshift cushion in shared bathrooms to silence loud seat-slams during the night.
Yes, an estimated 70% of the world does not use dry toilet paper to wipe. Instead, many cultures across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Europe prioritize washing with water.
Yes, Dawn dish soap is highly effective at unclogging toilets for minor, organic blockages. The soap acts as a lubricant to help waste slide through the pipes, while breaking down oils and fats. It works best on paper and waste clogs, not hard objects.
What NOT to Do When Unclogging a Toilet
Yes, vinegar can help unclog a toilet, but it is primarily effective for minor, organic blockages (like too much toilet paper or waste). It will not clear hard blockages like solid plastic or toys.
Many traditional Old Order Amish communities view store-bought toilet paper as an unnecessary indulgence or luxury. Instead, they rely on readily available, sustainable alternatives like crumpled-up old newspapers, mail-order catalogs, corn cobs, and cloth rags, though more progressive groups now commonly use conventional toilet paper.
Muslims use water instead of, or in addition to, toilet paper to clean themselves after using the restroom. This practice, called Istinja, is rooted in Islamic hygiene and purity laws.
While data on this topic often relies on surveys, findings suggest that 13% of Americans do not use toilet paper every time they poop, and about 7% of people in the US admit to not washing their butts regularly. Globally, roughly 70% of the world's population does not use toilet paper, opting instead for water-based methods like bidets.
Squatting or "hovering" over the toilet prevents your pelvic floor muscles from fully relaxing. This tension forces you to strain or bear down to empty your bladder. Over time, this unnatural habit can lead to incomplete bladder emptying, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and even pelvic organ prolapse.
The most advanced washlets can mix the water jet with soap for an improved cleaning process. The washlet can replace toilet paper completely, but many users opt to use both wash and paper in combination—although use of paper may be omitted for cleaning of the vulva.
And the soap dispenser was a whopping 2,000 times dirtier than money. The toilet paper dispenser was over three times germier than a toothbrush holder, which sounds impressive until you realize that most other items in public washrooms have fewer bacteria than the place you keep your toothbrush.
Muslims purify themselves after using the toilet using a practice called Istinja. The Islamic tradition places a strong emphasis on personal hygiene, and the protocol involves washing with water using the left hand.
The absolute fastest way to unclog a toilet is using a flange plunger (the type with an extra rubber flap that extends from the bottom) to create a tight seal and force air into the drain.
Plumbers recommend cleaning toilets using distilled white vinegar for safe, natural maintenance, or commercial acidic/enzymatic cleaners for tough mineral buildup. They strictly advise avoiding harsh chemicals like drop-in bleach tablets, which can corrode internal rubber flappers and flush valves over time.
🧼 How It Works: Take a bar of soap (or cut one into smaller pieces). Drop it into the toilet tank—not the bowl. Every flush releases a small amount of soapy water, helping to break down stains and keep the bowl fresh.
Yes, but you should never use boiling water. Pouring boiling water (212°F) into a toilet can crack the porcelain bowl or melt the wax ring seal at the base, leading to expensive repairs.
Yes, modern kings wipe their own bottoms. Today's royals manage their own personal hygiene like everyone else.
The "poop rule" usually refers to a viral home-organization and decluttering hack, though it can also describe medical guidelines for digestive health.
If you feel like you have to use half the roll of toilet paper after you have a bowel movement, chances are you may have an underlying health condition. Ideally, wiping after a bowel movement should take just two to three swipes of toilet paper.