Flushing things down the toilet might seem like an easy way to get rid of waste, but it's not without consequences. Toilets are designed for human waste and toilet paper, but not much else.

Flushing with the toilet lid open releases airborne germs that can spread several feet across bathroom surfaces. Closing the ...

Bathrooms are a breeding ground for bacteria, making it essential to find ways to keep this high-traffic space as clean as possible. While most people agree that toilets harbor germs, there's an ...

Flushing garlic down the toilet is one of those household habits that appears quietly, usually through word of mouth. Someone ...