Calling all Germaphobes! Please tell me...

[YourMajesty]

Those turbo flushers at WDW spray the toilet water onto the seats sometimes. Poor dd was terrified that it would flush before she was done with her business.

I remember seeing a sign somewhere that said, "If you sprinkle while you tinkle, be a sweetie and wipe the seatie." (If only more people would do that, though!)

Wow has anyone ever had a shower from one of those turbo flushers. I'm a germaphobe here and I like those seat covers as long as the seat is dry to start with. I was at the Rain Forrest Cafe at Animal Kingdom neatly placing a seat cover (picture a face fairly close to the bowl) and the turbo flusher goes crazy on me...nothing like toilet water on your face...I was in a state of shock for several hours. Also, for the fellow germaphobes out there I read that when measured...some women react to a dirty toilet on the same scale they would a dead body. I've seen some toiles that make me want to hurl.

 

[Charade]

If the seat looks clean, I usually just sit, take care of business, flush and then leave.

But I do worry about what comes splashing up on my butt when I do number 2 or the flusher is like a hurricane and gets you.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

If the seat looks clean, I usually just sit, take care of business, flush and then leave.

But I do worry about what comes splashing up on my butt when I do number 2 or the flusher is like a hurricane and gets you.

When I'm sitting down, especially to do #2, I try to remember to flush first so that I'm doing my business in clean, very fresh water (as much as possible in the bowl of a toilet...). I've heard that in case there is any splashing, this lessens the chance of an infection, at least in females.

And I so hope that the tag fairy is NOT reading this thread or I am toast, along with a few other people...

 

[CathrynRose]

When I'm sitting down, especially to do #2, I try to remember to flush first so that I'm doing my business in clean, very fresh water (as much as possible in the bowl of a toilet...).

This is also called a "courtesy flush" and I for one appreciate it!

 

[FSUGrad97]

When I'm sitting down, especially to do #2, I try to remember to flush first so that I'm doing my business in clean, very fresh water (as much as possible in the bowl of a toilet...). I've heard that in case there is any splashing, this lessens the chance of an infection, at least in females.

And I so hope that the tag fairy is NOT reading this thread or I am toast, along with a few other people...

Before you do #2, throw in some toilet paper and it will reduce/eliminate any splashing that may occur. Now if you have turbo powered poopies, that is an entirely new thread altogether...

 

[gris gris]

This thread is funny! I admit, I am not a germaphobe in any part of my life. But I do wipe the seat before I sit on it. This accomplishes two things - it helps me make sure there is TP on the roll before I go, and it cleans the drips off the seat from the hoverers.

Those sani seat cover things that move automatically can be found at Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. I think they're pretty neat, but it does feel kind of weird to sit on them!

 

[Shugardrawers]

This is also called a "courtesy flush" and I for one appreciate it!

A courtesy flush actually is done 1/2 way through. That way the stinkies can go away more quickly. I also appreciate it and get so embarassed I'm flushing 4 or 5 times

Earlier today I was in Walmart. I had to go to the bathroom. While I was in the stall a girl of late teens/early 20's came in with her pal. One of the loudly exclaimed "EEEEEWWWW it smells like (s word) in here" It's a bathroom ladies, what do you expect?? BTW a real lady wouldn't have mentioned that embarassing tidbit. So of course, I had to stay in the stall forever waiting for them to leave in order to maintain at least a little dignity.

 

[Nancy]

There is a Greek fast food place near me that actually has a dispenser in the stall with that disinfecting gel in it for the toilet seats.

I got to say, I am not a germaphobe though.

I sit on unprotected toilet seats! Oh, the horror!

Me too...I just can't be bothered. I hardly get sick, I haven't contracted any nasty things...my imune system must be awesome.

 

[Nancy]

Now if you have turbo powered poopies, that is an entirely new thread altogether...

OMG...that just cracked me up...good thing I wasn't drinking! Turbo powered poopies!

 

[ChrisnSteph]

I must be the only one who thinks this but here goes.......
If everyone would just SIT on the toilet seat, then the nasty stuff would go INTO the toilet instead of being sprayed all OVER the toilet seat.

I will sit on a seat if it appears clean. I don't have any open wounds on my behind and as long as I don't touch it with my hands, I think everything is good. (I try not to think about what's on the seat anyway!! )

My biggest pet peeve is those who "hover" and don't clean up the mess they made while trying not to sit on the seat. In their quest for not touching the nasty seat, they have MADE the seat NASTY!!

I also have heard that urine is sterile, so getting a little on ya is gross, but it won't hurt you. The nasty stuff is the "other stuff". And that's why I wash VERY thoroughly, don't touch door handles and carry around wipes and purell gel with me.
Flame away!!! I'm a tough cookie!!!!

I'm a germ freak when it comes to my food, but I'm with you on this one. I think it's the people who hover that make the mess for everyone else. If a seat is really dirty, I hover. I'll admit that I only cover the seat if it looks dirty, and I hover if it looks gross. The thought of sitting on gel or a seat wet from gel actually grosses me out more! I'm real big on hand washing though.

 

[SamIAm21]

Although I'm not a germaphobe, I won't use an excessively dirty toilet. In WDW, it's sometimes a matter of those darn toilets not flushing at all. They need to get those things timed better. They either flush while you are still on the seat or they don't flush and you are stuck there sort of waiting cause you don't want the next person to think you're a slob! I am a healthy person with no open wounds on my backside and skin is an amazing organ that guards your internal systems very well! As long as you have normal hygiene, such as a shower or bath daily, frequent vigorous handwashing, you don't really have to worry.

Also, just as an aside. Clorox Wipes, the ones that pop-up, do not contain bleach, so they won't mess up the coloring on anyone's clothing.

 

[Magickndm]

and the turbo flusher goes crazy on me...nothing like toilet water on your face...I was in a state of shock for several hours.

Ok, I'm sorry, but this just made me laugh!


Thanks, I needed that today.

 

[AprilShowers]

Let's start a new club! What shall we call ourselves????
The Sitters is too boring!
Down with all squatters and hoverers!!!
Let's convert them all!

 

[FSUGrad97]

Although I'm not a germaphobe, I won't use an excessively dirty toilet. In WDW, it's sometimes a matter of those darn toilets not flushing at all. They need to get those things timed better. They either flush while you are still on the seat or they don't flush and you are stuck there sort of waiting cause you don't want the next person to think you're a slob! I am a healthy person with no open wounds on my backside and skin is an amazing organ that guards your internal systems very well! As long as you have normal hygiene, such as a shower or bath daily, frequent vigorous handwashing, you don't really have to worry.

Also, just as an aside. Clorox Wipes, the ones that pop-up, do not contain bleach, so they won't mess up the coloring on anyone's clothing.

The toilets at WDW have a button to push if it doesn't flush automatically. However, I often use my foot to hit the button if it doesn't flush.

 

[SteeleTig]

The bathrooms at Bryant Park in Manhattan have those plastic rotating seat covers, those bathrooms are my fave NYC public bathrooms, lol

 

[Minnie824]

I don't wipe the seat down...I just walk in and sit down...splatters and all. And if theres no toilet paper, I'll just pick some up off the floor. Then I leave without washing my hands.



LOL I'M KIDDING! I thought I may freak out some people here though. Haha.
Seriously, usually I'll just do the hover or put paper down. (and always wash my hands)

 

[Free4Life11]

About the courtesy flush...This just needs to be required!

Doesn't anyone do this anymore? I can't stand NOT to -- the last thing I want is everyone be thinking my stall is the one that's stinking up the room.

 

[YourMajesty]

I don't wipe the seat down...I just walk in and sit down...splatters and all. And if theres no toilet paper, I'll just pick some up off the floor. Then I leave without washing my hands.

I just had to put a call in to my cardiologist.

This thread has taken a funny turn. If you all can convert me I will Seems like an innate response to not sit (or use paper or seat covers).

 

[Magickndm]

About the courtesy flush...This just needs to be required!

Doesn't anyone do this anymore? I can't stand NOT to -- the last thing I want is everyone be thinking my stall is the one that's stinking up the room.

Heck, I do that in my own house.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Just to clarify--I wasn't talking about a courtesy flush. I was talking about flushing before beginning so that in case there is any splashing it will not end up in any holes and possibly causing an infection if the water is contaminated. I usually forget to do this, but if I notice murky water I sure remember and I do try to remember. But often I'm just lucky to have the bladder control to get there in time to get my pants down, so as not to..well, nevermind.

But a courtesty flush is nice, too, and does keep the odor down.

Gosh, this is a nice thread!!!