New study finds that closing the toilet lid when flushing isn't all that effective for cutting down viral contamination

“It’s obvious” and “It makes sense” rarely factor into actual outcomes of scientific experiments. There is always a gap between the seat and the rim. I can speculate that there is a turbulent flow set up by the flush that forces the particulate matter out through this gap and circulating into the environment. But that is pure speculation. Turbulent air flow is a really complicated subject. And I am not an expert by any means.

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