Germs from urine and faeces travel 5ft from toilet in seconds after flushing, study finds

Germs from urine and faeces travel 5ft from toilet in seconds after flushing, study finds

How toilet water sprays when we flush - carrying potentially deadly germs into the air - has been revealed in a series of experiments.Scientists say the 'invisible plume' - containing microscopic particles of pee, poop and whatever else was in the pan - is a health hazard for those who follow.The research team used bright green lasers and cameras to reveal for the first time how they are rapidly ejected from a lidless public cubicle.


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Uploaded: 2022-12-09

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