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that's how you get germs on your toothbrush when you flush

I started putting my toothbrush in the medicine cabinet

Blastia posted...

that's how you get germs on your toothbrush when you flush

Isn't this an urban legend?

I don't keep my toothbrush in the bathroom.

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This. I only keep it up when I have visitors over, as apparently some people have a habit of not even looking at the toilet before taking their pants down and sitting on it.

2. It is not stopping particles from getting on your toothbrush because it isn't a vacuum seal.

I'm no botanist, but I like to to think keeping the lid down at least limits the amount of particles when you flush. I'm not to worried about it as my toilet and toothbrush/sink/shower are in different rooms.

Of course some people will say those pee/poo particles will follow me to the ends of the Earth no matter where I hide, but that's ok. A little dirt never hurt anyone, and besides, everyone likes their own brand, don't they?

BobanMarjanovic posted...

Isn't this an urban legend?

No, it's true. That said, putting the seat down wouldn't stop it.

ROBANN_88 posted...

I started putting my toothbrush in the medicine cabinet

I just so happen to do this but not because of the toilet particles. It just seems more appropriate to put it away.

I always leave the seat up in public restrooms because I GUARANTEE you that one of the next 2 guys that uses that bathroom will piss all over the seat.

You're welcome.