Why won’t my toilet flush? A toilet that won’t flush is a problem, but it’s one you may be able to fix without spending a lot of money or time. The most common reason for a toilet that won’t flush is ...

It’s no secret that bathrooms are full of germs. We all regularly wash our hands after using the loo and have a host of powerful cleaning products to leave our toilets sparkling clean. But there’s one ...

“A clog in the toilet trap or drainpipe is the most common reason a toilet won’t flush,” says Bux. “This can be due to excessive toilet paper, foreign objects, or waste buildup.” Unfortunately, when ...

The unsung “heroes of the household” are our toilets. Just like a lot of other household items around your home, you don’t think much about toilets until they aren’t working – especially when they are ...

Just like the great debate over which way the toilet paper roll goes, there is a similar spat over flushing: lid open or closed? Scientists have weighed in with their own woeful conclusion: Neither is ...

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 ...

Flushing a toilet can generate large quantities of microbe-containing aerosols depending on the design, water pressure or flushing power of the toilet. A variety of pathogens are usually found in ...

Despite businesses reopening and states relaxing their stay at home restrictions, the threat of COVID-19 still looms large. The biggest risk comes from close person-to-person contact, since the ...