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A visit to the toilet is a common part of the day. Folding down the seat should be just as obvious, and that should be done even before flushing. In this article you’ll find eight reasons why you shouldn’t flush the toilet after every use, especially after urinating. Although it may seem strange and unhygienic at first, not flushing has many advantages.
You will prevent the spread of bacteria
It has been proven that flushing spreads many pathogens into the air. By eliminating flushing, these bacteria are of course eliminated as well. If you do flush after all, always lower the toilet seat first and keep it down even after flushing. Bacteria continue to travel through the air for several seconds afterward.
You may have experienced taking a nice hot shower that suddenly turns icy cold. Especially in older houses, it’s common that flushing affects not only the pressure but also the temperature of the water. So if someone in the household flushes while you’re showering, the temperature will drop. In addition, by not flushing you save a lot of water. Each flush sends several liters down the drain.
You will save a lot of water
If you minimize your water consumption in this way, your wallet will thank you. Your water bill will be lower at the end of the month and you’ll have more money left. Your family members might thank you too, since flushing can sometimes be quite loud. So if you need to use the toilet in the middle of the night, the sound of flushing can wake other family members from sleep and they may then have difficulty falling back asleep.
We all know that climate change, environmental and air pollution, and the depletion of natural resources is a problem that will catch up with us sooner or later. Drinking water is slowly running out worldwide and using it for flushing is unnecessary waste. By not flushing the toilet after use, you significantly save the planet and its resources and you can be proud that you are protecting the environment.
It’s safe
Not flushing is becoming something of a trend that more and more people are joining. Gradually, the entrenched idea that such behavior is socially unacceptable is changing, and not flushing is becoming a fashionable trend among eco-friendly households. If you still worry about hygiene and safety, you don’t need to fear. Although it is hard to believe, urine contains fewer bacteria than, for example, saliva. It is completely safe to leave urine in the bowl unflushed.
