The "Ewwww" Factor

I read a report not that long ago about the pathogens that are found lurking on most people's toothbrushes. The idea is that these pathogens get there because they originally came from your mouth and that you should replace your tooth brush frequently to prevent infecting and re-infecting yourself with them. The truth may be different than that. The pathogens may have another source.

Close the lid on your toilet before you flush. No, this message is not only for parents of toddlers who swish the brush in the water for fun. This message is for everyone who flushes the toilet with the lid up. Apparently, every time the toilet is flushed, a fine spray of fecal coliform contaminated water is sprayed up to 20 feet away from the toilet, coming to rest on your toothbrush.

I am putting up a new sign over all my toilets: Close Lid Before Flushing!