Priscilla B. Valenzuela

Jan 25, 2024 | ajicjournal.org | Madison Goforth |Stephanie Boone |Justin Clark |Priscilla B. Valenzuela

Highlights•Viral aerosols from toilet flushing pose a possible route of pathogen transmission. •Toilet lid closure prior to flushing is believed to mitigate cross-contamination. •We show toilet lid closure prior to flushing does not mitigate cross-contamination. •Brushing toilet bowl without disinfectant results in contamination of surfaces. •The use of a disinfectant during bowl cleaning reduces cross-contamination of surfaces.

Jan 24, 2024 | ajicjournal.org | Madison Goforth |Stephanie Boone |Justin Clark |Priscilla B. Valenzuela

Highlights•Viral aerosols from toilet flushing pose a possible route of pathogen transmission. •Toilet lid closure prior to flushing is believed to mitigate cross-contamination. •We show toilet lid closure prior to flushing does not mitigate cross-contamination. •Brushing toilet bowl without disinfectant results in contamination of surfaces. •The use of a disinfectant during bowl cleaning reduces cross-contamination of surfaces.