KEEP YOUR TOOTHBRUSH AWAY FROM YOUR TOILET

While it’s a common practice to keep our toothbrushes In the bathroom, have you ever thought about What bacteria we are making THEM susceptible to? Especially bacteria caused by an upward splash of particles by a toilet bowl flush.

Studies show that with an estimated upward particle velocity of 0.27 cm/s to 0.37 cm/s while flushing, modern flush toilets produce an aerosol (2700 particles in 70 seconds with a single flush) that extends beyond the toilet bowl. It is most important to close your toilet lid prior to flushing to reduce the risk of contaminating your toothbrush and the surrounding area. Toilet flush droplets can move up to a few feet from the toilet bowl. According to certain studies, droplets can travel from the toilet up to a distance of around 3-6 feet (1 to 2 meters).