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Wait...in the USA you just leave waste at the base of the toilet bowl? Even if you're sharing a toilet with friends and family?

• thaumaturgy 3y ago
  Most toilets in the US, especially commercial ones, flush with sufficient water and power to remove any residuals from the bowl. Depending on circumstances, a second flush is occasionally necessary. I have monstrous digestion and have never needed a brush to finish the job; toilet brushes here are just used for periodic maintenance, to keep things shiny.
  • lexandstuff 3y ago
    Interesting! This article confirms what you're saying: toilets in the USA generally use higher water pressure, making residual less of an issue. The more you know... [1] https://newyork.forumdaily.com/en/pochemu-amerikancy-ne-polzuyutsya-tualetnymi-ershikami https://newyork.forumdaily.com/en/pochemu-amerikancy-ne-polz...
    • thaumaturgy 3y ago
      And likewise, your comment about toilet brushes was bizarre until now. TIL, indeed. :-)
      • DropInIn 3y ago
        Yea I'm mow super confused as to Why there is a difference.... it seems so illogical to have a toilet that can't empty itself completely when flushed...