10/16/2026
Think the toilet seat is the dirtiest part of a public restroom?
Think again. Door handles, faucets, and flush levers can carry more microbes than toilet seats. Learn more about public restroom hygiene and simple ways to reduce germ exposure in the article below.
Public toilets are a "microbial soup" and there are things you should be doing to protect yourself — including not taking out your mobile phone and never hovering over the seat.