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> [...] it's a significant hygiene issue. How so?
by eru 1y ago
> [...] it's a significant hygiene issue.
How so?
- cwillu 1y agoShit particles are literally blown into the surrounding air when flushing; closing the door and running the fan contains the mess. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_plume https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_plume
- eru 1y agoHave you considered closing the toilet lid?
- lukeschlather 1y agoThere was a study which showed closing the lid reduces the acute problem but actually increases dwell time. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339650907_Real-time_Monitoring_of_Aerosols_Generated_from_Toilet_Flushing https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339650907_Real-time...
- neutronicus 1y agoThe larger conclusion is that the health consequences of this alleged horror seem to be, in fact, fuck-all
- eru 1y agoWell, as long as the closed toilet bowl has time in between to settle, it's all fine. And your hotel toilet isn't exactly a high traffic area.
- gpm 1y agoGenerally you would need everyone else to do that for it to help you, which isn't something you control. Doors are nice from the public health perspective in that people actually do usually close them without even being asked.
- rendaw 1y agoIt feels like that wikipedia article was written by a motivated individual and hasn't received significant review... > viruses & bacteria many of which are known to survive on surfaces for days > Toilets are scientifically proven > There is 70 plus years
- lawlessone 1y agowho wants to sleep in a room full of shower steam?
- Nextgrid 1y agoIf there is adequate ventilation in the bathroom, most of the steam/moisture will go there. If there isn't, a door won't save you much, since as soon as you open it all the built-up steam is going to escape in the room anyway. Air conditioning generally takes care of it if it does happen though.
- eru 1y agoThat's a comfort issue. Comfort is important, but it's distinct from hygiene.
- kijin 1y agoIf the increased humidity promotes mold growth, then yes, it's a hygiene issue.
- eru 1y agoYes. Though trapping humidity in the bathroom doesn't make it go away, and you have to open the door to get in and out of the bathroom, and that lets the humidity escape.
- mitthrowaway2 1y agoThe hotel will typically have an extractor running in the bathroom, wired to the light switch.
- godelski 1y ago> it's distinct from hygiene. Mold Not to mention that any bacteria thrives in more humid environments. They aren't so good at keeping moist. This is true for a lot of things, especially the smaller the thing is, including bugs. Higher humidity definitely makes good hygiene more difficult. Why do you think bathrooms have fans? That'd be a lot of effort to deal with farts.