with no lid and a U-shaped seat with a gap in the front. The home toilet was a standard siphonic toilet with a tank and lid in a private residence; there was no gap on the center of the seat.

Just like the great debate over which way the toilet paper roll goes, there is a similar spat over flushing: lid open or closed ... The home toilet had a tank in a small restroom.

Cleaning a toilet tank isn't difficult if done regularly. Start by removing the lid and assessing the condition of the interior. If it looks relatively clean, with only minor buildup or staining ...