tl;dr "Theoretically, yes [you can catch diseases from the toilet seat], but the risk is vanishingly low," says Jill Roberts, a professor of public health and microbiology. Also covering seat in toilet paper doesn't really work against germs.
I carry a small bottle of 70% isopropyl alcohol so I can wipe down the toilet seat. Feels cleaner than just using a paper seat cover that shifts around.
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deergon@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
tl;dr "Theoretically, yes [you can catch diseases from the toilet seat], but the risk is vanishingly low," says Jill Roberts, a professor of public health and microbiology. Also covering seat in toilet paper doesn't really work against germs.
Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
scytale@piefed.zip · 2 pts · 1y
I carry a small bottle of 70% isopropyl alcohol so I can wipe down the toilet seat. Feels cleaner than just using a paper seat cover that shifts around.
Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y