You might notice I’m particularly obsessed with toilets these past two months. Being cooped up in the house makes the necessaries in the home all the more important. Over the years, there has been an ...

Bathrooms are a breeding ground for bacteria, making it essential to find ways to keep this high-traffic space as clean as possible. While most people agree that toilets harbor germs, there's an ...

Q: Dear Ed: We have a sensitive septic system. Our service company recommended we install water-saving toilets to cut down on water flowing into the system. What do you recommend for minimum toilet ...

Some bathroom habits may not be as harmless as they seem. One such habit is flushing with the toilet seat lid up. This is a common washroom habit, which is often overlooked. But did you know that it ...

To flush or not to flush. That was the question that designers and ecologists were asking each other this week as hundreds of people — who spend a lot of time thinking about these things — convened ...

Flushing with the toilet lid open releases airborne germs that can spread several feet across bathroom surfaces. Closing the lid helps limit exposure to bacteria like E. coli and norovirus, especially ...

Is something about to explode? Researchers from the University of Colorado showed how flushing a toilet can generate a volcano or geyser like plume of particles, including ones that can hang in the ...

Dear Ed: We have a sensitive septic system. Our service company recommended we install water-saving toilets to cut down on water flowing into the system. What do you recommend for minimum toilet water ...