When a toilet flushes, the swirling water that removes waste from the bowl mixes with tiny particles of that waste and shoots it into the air, a phenomenon known as aerosol plume, according to an article in the European Cleaning Journal. Aerosol plumes can reach a height of 15 feet, reaching across the room to contaminate sinks and other surfaces.
Closing the lid before flushing the toilet will eliminate aerosol plume. However, toilets in public restrooms often don’t have lids, and many flush automatically.
Posted On August 4, 2017
