In particular, you might drop and break the tank lid, which leaves the top of the appliance open to the elements. Think about how often you have to wipe down the lid to keep your toilet dust-free .

Pardon us while we scrub our toilet bowls with Lysol and stock up on toilet tank disinfectant dispensers. American Journal of Infection Control, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2023.11.020 ( About DOIs ).