This 1 bad habit is spreading germs all over your bathroom—experts reveal the simple fix
Homes & Gardens: Shanina Knighton, research associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, weighed in on how to prevent spreading germs in your bathroom. “As an infection preventionist, I make a habit of lowering the lid before flushing, especially with high-powered toilets. Some flushing systems produce enough force to propel contaminated droplets into the surrounding air. Without a barrier, there is increased potential for surface and airborne contamination.”