Which toilets in the Philippines are more likely to have seats? And why are toilet seats often missing there?

1. Why do some toilets not have seats?
2. Why is there a seat on the toilet?
3. Why are public toilet seats different?
4. Which is better Indian or western toilet?
5. Why does Mexico not have toilet seats?
6. What did they use for toilet paper in ancient Rome?
7. Should toilet lid be up or down when not in use?
8. What direction a person should face while sitting in the toilet?
9. What is proper toilet seat etiquette?
10. Which bathroom stall is the cleanest?
11. Is sitting on a public toilet seat bad?
12. What is the difference between a round toilet and an elongated toilet?

Why do some toilets not have seats?

Apparently, the toilet seats are there originally but, then, they break. The seats break because people stand on them. People stand on them because they are not kept clean enough to sit on. ... Either the proprietors decide there's no point in continuing the cycle, so they consign their toilet to the ranks of the seatless.

Why is there a seat on the toilet?

It can be closed to prevent small items from falling in, to reduce odors, for aesthetic purposes or to provide a chair in the toilet room. Some studies show that closing the lid prevents the spread of aerosols on flushing ("toilet plume") which might be a source of disease transmission.

Why are public toilet seats different?

The gap in the seat is designed to “allow women to wipe the perineal area after using the toilet without contacting the seat,” she tells Slate. ... She says an open-front seat “eliminates an area that could be contaminated with urine” and also “eliminates the user's genital contact with the seat.”

Which is better Indian or western toilet?

Indian toilets are more hygienic: It may be surprising for all of you, but Indian toilets are more hygienic than the western ones. ... Indian toilets help in better digestion: Using Indian toilets aids the process of digestion. Sitting in a squat position helps to digest the food properly.

Why does Mexico not have toilet seats?

There are several factors that come into play for why toilets in Mexico have no seats. ... Most of Mexico is warm. Sitting on cold porcelain is in no way comfortable to do your business and a way to avoid even going to the bathroom. However the porcelain is cool in Mexico but never cold.

What did they use for toilet paper in ancient Rome?

But what DID they use for toilet paper? Well, you could use a leaf, a handful of moss or your left hand! But what most Romans used was something called a spongia, a sea-sponge on a long stick. The stick was long because of the design of Roman toilets.

Should toilet lid be up or down when not in use?

Toilet water evaporates and can cause many health issues. Please put your lid down whenever you are not using the toilet. It only take one second to put it down and two seconds to put it up. This is the most important reason why the lid was invented.

What direction a person should face while sitting in the toilet?

A person should ideally be facing the South direction while sitting in the toilet.

What is proper toilet seat etiquette?

As a general principle, it's best to leave the seat in the position in which you yourself used it, with the responsibility being on the next user, whatever their gender, to put the seat into the appropriate position to suit their particular anatomy. ...

Which bathroom stall is the cleanest?

According to studies, the middle stalls are to be avoided if possible. Apparently, people tend to choose the middle one because of the “centrality preference.” On the other hand, the first stall, which is the least used, is likely to be the cleanest.

Is sitting on a public toilet seat bad?

Many disease-causing organisms can survive for only a short time on the surface of the seat, and for an infection to occur, the germs would have to be transferred from the toilet seat to your urethral or genital tract, or through a cut or sore on the buttocks or thighs, which is possible but very unlikely.

What is the difference between a round toilet and an elongated toilet?

The only difference in appearance is the shape of the bowl itself. A round-front toilet bowl is closer to a true circle. It, therefore, extends less into the room. An elongated toilet bowl is oval, extending several inches more into the front of the room.