Scientists used lasers to show what really happens when you flush the toilet. Images showed a tall plume of tiny drops of toilet water being blasted into the air. It's not clear whether the plumes ...

Every time you press that flush handle with the toilet seat raised, an invisible explosion occurs that most people never witness. Scientists have discovered that this seemingly harmless daily routine ...

A study found that the floor and walls around the toilet could still get contaminated with viruses from the toilet bowl even when the lid is down during flushing. (Photo: Getty) Will shutting the ...

No one likes mopping up the overflow caused by a clogged toilet, and the prospect of a big bill from a plumber is one of the least exciting things about being an adult. If you own a home, you’ll ...

When it comes to toilet etiquette, do you put the lid down before you flush or leave it up? If you said leave it up, the results of a new study by researchers at the Asan Medical Center in South Korea ...

It's a common household debate: should you close the toilet lid before flushing? Discover what recent scientific studies reveal about the "toilet plume" and your health.