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VIDEO: Closing toilet lid before flushing may prevent bacteria spread, study shows
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  • January 26, 2024

Closing toilet lid before flushing may prevent bacteria spread, study shows

A new study by the American Journal of Infection Control shows that closing toilet lids before flushing may prevent the spread of bacteria, but not viruses. Dr. Jen Ashton explains.

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