Photo: James Austin. A toilet brush that’s not past its prime: A good toilet brush lets you get under the lip of the bowl to scrub out grime that you can’t see and covers a wide enough area ...

New video of the toilet plume phenomenon aims to reduce health hazards in public restrooms. Until now, scientists have known that toilets emit aerosols, but they haven't been able to see them.

Past studies linked aerosolized plumes from toilet flushes to norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships and flights and at schools. On one cruise ship with a bad outbreak, testing revealed half of the ...

Applying the SpotLESS spray involves some intimacy with the toilet but significantly reduces effort later on. Photo: Jon Chase. A 5-ounce bottle costs an eye-watering $40, but context matters.

Every time you flush a toilet, it releases plumes of tiny water droplets into the air around you. These droplets, called aerosol plumes, can spread pathogens from human waste and expose people in ...

While the extra toilet cleaning is a hassle, it can actually be a blessing in disguise if it helps you catch a diabetes warning sign early on. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement.

When the toilet is gurgling and the water is backing up, contact a plumber immediately to clear out the sewer main. The plumber may need to access the home’s sewer line through the clean-out, ...

Sustainable toilet paper can be made of recycled paper, bamboo or other alternatives to virgin wood fiber. We tested for softness, strength and absorbency.