This seems like something that should be true, but I think I remember seeing a Mythbusters episode where they decided it didn’t make a difference. That show was more about entertainment than science, so I wondered if there was a more rigorous study done? I’ve definitely seen splashes of water(?) come out from flushes so that alone seems to argue for closing lids.

  • hmancuso@lemmy.worldEnglish
    20·
    1 year ago

    I think someone urgently needs to come up with one of these solutions:

    1. The foot-operated lid;
    2. The toilet with flush and suction;
    3. The Jedi throne (a Jedi-style toilet lid activated by hand movements) and lastly
    4. The Terminator (a time-activated flames of hell) solution. The time-activated mechanism locks the toilet door after the user leaves and burns the entire compartment at solar flare temperatures.
    • Gimly@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      1 year ago

      In France they have public toilets that basically do this. The toilet gets completely cleaned automatically with hot water and detergent after you used it. It works by locking up after you unlocked the door after using it. If you hold the door for someone, they get the cleaning treatment.

    • Mr PoopyButthole@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Jim Jeffries had a whole bit on his show about his idea for a foot pedal that lifts and lowers the seat, just begging for anyone to make it.

      Some day I’ll buy a bass drum kick pedal and a 3D printer and make it happen.

      I’ve only found one product that does this, it’s all plastic, very expensive, and the reviews are terrible.

      • hmancuso@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Jim’s a clever guy. We could even seek inspiration in some trash cans that have embraced the pedal idea. Can you believe we’re in the 21st century, surround by ai systems, risking extinction for various reasons, and unable to solve the toilet seat conundrum?