The 5 things everyone should do in the bathroom.
If you're reading this, it's safe to assume you’ve been potty-trained for a while now.
But there is a vast difference between the basic mechanics of “going to the bathroom” and perfecting the art of Poop Etiquette (stay with me).
To master the art of a true Poop Ninja, you need to know these essential steps and follow them consistently.
Let me break it down for you.
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Shut the Door (and open a window): You'd be shocked by how many people feel comfortable sharing their most private moments with others. While you may be unburdened by a sense of bathroom bashfulness, some others might not be. Just shut the door and flick on the fan or open a window. You know why.
- Do a Double Take: Things don't always go as expected in life (and in the loo). So, even if you live alone, ensuring you haven't left any overt evidence of your bathroom activities behind is a good idea. #leavenotrace
- Like it Never Happened. If you have left traces of your bathroom activity behind, don’t despair (it happens). Here’s how to elegantly fix the situation:
- Above the Water: Turn the trigger on your bathroom cleaner from stun (spray) to kill (jet), then simply spray and wipe it clean from the bowl. Another flush is now required.
- Below the Water: Place a sheet or two of toilet paper flat as close to the offending evidence as possible. Now spray said paper with the jet trigger, and then flush. Repeat if necessary. The Bathroom Cleaner + Loo Roll combo will act as an underwater magic eraser. Clever boots
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A Courtesy Spritz: We all know about other products on the market that mask bathroom odours. Masking the smell is only half the story. Killing the germs that cause the malodorous stench is a much better idea! A quick spritz down the loo and in the air will sort it out beautifully and keep your bathroom clean. If you are polite and civil-minded, you can spray and wipe the seat down for the next visitor. After all, it might just be you!
- Shut the Lid: Did you know that flushing the toilet actively "aerosolises" water droplets from the bowl all over the room (and quite possibly onto your toothbrush)? I know. Ugh. The toilet seat lid is there for a reason.
And you know that it’s important to wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds after each visit to the loo. FYI: A Hand & Nail Brush will help save water.
This may sound like a lot, but, like all things, it becomes automatic once you make a habit of them. Your bathroom will look better, smell better, and be cleaner.
Good for you!
Xx, mlk