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Public restrooms can transmit disease and skin infections. Despite improved regulations about sanitizing public toilets, there are still times during which it may be necessary to sanitize a public toilet. If you dislike the idea of using a public toilet seat or if the seat is visibly wet or dirty, you can follow the steps below to sanitize the seat carefully before use ...
Sanitize the Toilet Seat with Covers
Edited by Arrrbee, Nicole Willson, Funnyhunny, Brett and 26 others
Public restrooms can transmit disease and skin infections. Despite improved regulations about sanitizing public toilets, there are still times during which it may be necessary to sanitize a public toilet. If you dislike the idea of using a public toilet seat or if the seat is visibly wet or dirty, you can follow the steps below to sanitize the seat carefully before use ...
Sanitize the Toilet Seat with Covers
- Use toilet paper to wipe the seat clean. Many bacteria can be killed from the pressure of rubbing. Use a small wad of toilet paper and wipe the toilet seat until it is clean and dry.
- If you carry hand sanitizer, you can also use toilet paper to wipe a few squirts of hand sanitizer over the toilet seat before use.
- If you carry hand sanitizer, you can also use toilet paper to wipe a few squirts of hand sanitizer over the toilet seat before use.
- Use a toilet seat cover if available. Some public restrooms offer toilet seat covers made of lightweight wax paper. These covers are often stored in a unit on the wall of the restroom or in holders in each bathroom stall ...
- Use toilet paper to create a toilet seat cover. If specific toilet seat covers are not available, you can construct one with toilet paper by laying a single or double layer on each part of the seat that your legs will touch ...
- Carry disinfecting wipes in your pocket, purse, or briefcase. Flushable disinfectant wipes can be used to wipe the door handle, flush valve, and toilet seat in a public restroom, and can be flushed or thrown away after use ...
- Carry a small alcohol wipe for public toilet use. Alcohol wipes are effective at killing most bacteria and viruses capable of transmission through public toilet seats, and are inconspicuous and small. Wipe the seat thoroughly and dispose of the alcohol wipe in the trash; allow the seat to dry before use.
- Carry a travel-sized disinfectant spray bottle. Many cleaning product lines offer disinfectant sprays that can be transferred to a travel-size spray bottle for easy use in public restrooms ...
- Ask the facility staff to clean the toilet. Many public toilets are regularly cleaned with strong disinfectants by building staff. If the restroom is visibly dirty or messy, request that a staff member clean the toilet and stall before you use it. If you regularly use the public restroom, check the cleaning schedule and try to time your trips to occur immediately after scheduled cleaning visits ...
- Although very few bacteria and viral strains can be transmitted through use of a public toilet, it is wise to use a physical barrier method if you have broken skin on your legs or wish to avoid the possibility of contact with an unclean seat ...
- If a public toilet is visibly dirty and there is insufficient toilet paper to clean the seat and use for personal hygiene, consider squatting or hovering over the toilet seat to avoid contact with the seat ...