One contained a squat toilet and the other a bidet toilet. Scientists measured the emissions of bioaerosols containing S. aureus and E. coli under various flushing conditions and ventilation ...

They found that squat toilets released 42-62% more S ... coli) lower after the first flush of an empty toilet compared to those observed after a second flush (when feces were present).

Toilet seats. What a blessing we have to be able to have something to sit on when doing our “business.” On the comfortable and cold seat, one can enjoy a novel, scroll through Instagram, watch YouTube ...

China’s so-called toilet revolution will eventually flush out the country’s remaining substandard lavatories, but the provision of public toilets remains patchy. Generally, squat toilets are a fixture ...

One of life's most unpleasant experiences might be doing your business in a public toilet, excepting those located in luxury hotels. For many foreigners visiting China, squat toilets can be a ...

Watch out if you don't put the toilet seat down before flushing, because nasty bacteria are hanging in the air. Flushing the toilet sends a plume of tiny water droplets up into the air surrounding it.