How do you flush (public restroom)?

[Kickapoo Joie Juice]

It's called a squat toilet and they are pretty common in other countries. I don't think I'd be coordinated enough to use one though.

I called it the teeter toilet...

I also called it several other less polite things.

I should post this over on the other thread where they were asking about what was so bad about living in other countries. The hole in the floor would be high on my list...

 

[laurie31]

Lucky we are I just hope to never come across a "spitting" toliet.

ROTFL!!! I thought of this today and voila - the thread surfaces!!

I came across a "spitting toilet" today at a sporting event! Fortunately it was an automatic flush, because if I had any part of me near that thing when it erupted, I'd have been wet! OMGOSH!!! I've never seen one do THAT! It was like a thermal feature at Yellowstone!!

 

[swald91]

Foot in a public bathroom-hand at home or family/friends home.

 

[Diznygrl]

I was at Disneyland last week and while I was waiting for an available stall, I was sort of half watching a CM clean one of the stalls. When she flushed, she used her FOOT! Hehe, it reminded me of this thread.

 

[Andy B]

I am surprised and disgusted by those who say they use their foot. It is they who make the handle dirtiesr than it need to be, and don't they plan on washing their hands after going to the toilet?

 

[jenndisney]

I am surprised and disgusted by those who say they use their foot. It is they who make the handle dirtiesr than it need to be, and don't they plan on washing their hands after going to the toilet?

It is also the foot flushers who break the handle. They are not designed to be flushed that way. Also, to all the foot flushers, how do you open the door? Can it be done with a foot? If not, what would be on the flush handle that would not also be on the little lock on the door. If you are going to touch it anyway and wash, why go to all the extra work.

 

[MidgeHadley]

I am surprised and disgusted by those who say they use their foot. It is they who make the handle dirtiesr than it need to be, and don't they plan on washing their hands after going to the toilet?

It is also the foot flushers who break the handle. They are not designed to be flushed that way. Also, to all the foot flushers, how do you open the door? Can it be done with a foot? If not, what would be on the flush handle that would not also be on the little lock on the door. If you are going to touch it anyway and wash, why go to all the extra work.

I'm guessing you guys didn't read the entire thread. If you did, you'd notice that many foot flushers don't use their foot to avoid germs, they do it for convienience and out of habit.

 

[Andy B]

I'm guessing you guys didn't read the entire thread. If you did, you'd notice that many foot flushers don't use their foot to avoid germs, they do it for convienience and out of habit.

It is true that I have not read all 12 pages. However I struggle to see how using a foot is more convenient also I wonder how they got into the habit if not to avoid germs.

I wonder how many were men?

 

[MidgeHadley]

It is true that I have not read all 12 pages. However I struggle to see how using a foot is more convenient also I wonder how they got into the habit if not to avoid germs.

I wonder how many were men?

I couldn't tell you why I initially started using my foot because it's been so many years. But most toilet levers are pretty close to the ground/the bowl so for me it's just easier to lift my foot off the ground and flush rather than bend down and put my face that close to the bowl. For you it may be easier to use your hand. To each his own.

 

[Ariel Mae]

I've yet to find a bathroom where I could easily access the toilet handle with my foot, without risking losing a shoe, or falling forward, into the toilet.

Toilets are not convienant for foot usage! I've checked many local libraries, bookstores, grocery stores, mall restrooms...and not one of them could I, or my mother, or any of my friends, use the foot technique.

You don't have to put your face close to the bowl, to flush it with your hands. I'm quite wondering the type of toilet a person would be flushing, if that's the case...

 

[Kathi OD]

I've yet to find a bathroom where I could easily access the toilet handle with my foot, without risking losing a shoe, or falling forward, into the toilet.

Toilets are not convienant for foot usage! I've checked many local libraries, bookstores, grocery stores, mall restrooms...and not one of them could I, or my mother, or any of my friends, use the foot technique.

You don't have to put your face close to the bowl, to flush it with your hands. I'm quite wondering the type of toilet a person would be flushing, if that's the case...

As a matter of fact, when I flush the toilet, WITH MY HAND, my face is further away from the toilet bowl than it is when I am actually using the toilet, since I am in a complete upright position.

 

[MidgeHadley]

If you guys think I'm making stuff up, I can easly snap a photo next time I'm in a public bathroom. haha. Seriously, if I say it's easier for me, it's easier for me. Deal with it.

 

[robinb]

Bummer! The poll is closed. I use my hand to flush. And then I use that SAME hand to open the door {insert evil laugh here}.

Now this toilet has a convenient handle for foot flushing:

FWIW, I took this picture in Disneyland ... Disneyland Toyko .

 

[sbell111]

Given that I am going to wash my hands seconds after flushing the toilet, I use my hand.

 

[buffettgirl]

For the toilets in other countries - you need this:

http://www.go-girl.com/

Given that the poll is closed and the clear majority is foot flushing, I think those who think foot flushers are wrong need to just accept the fact that that the majority of people foot flush and get on with their life.

 

[MushyMushy]

For the toilets in other countries - you need this:

http://www.go-girl.com/

Given that the poll is closed and the clear majority is foot flushing, I think those who think foot flushers are wrong need to just accept the fact that that the majority of people foot flush and get on with their life.

That's what I'm talking about! How can you NOT bend down to flush that toilet? Unless you have extraordinarily long monkey arms or you're short.

I was thinking about this thread last weekend when we went to Walmart. I went into several stalls before finding a dry seat. Those toilets are obviously spitters and lo and behold when I flushed it, it spit water up and onto the seat.

I'll repeat for those who decided to chime in without reading the thread. A good many of us aren't flushing with our feet in people's homes, or on traditional toilets with a handle and a tank. Nor are we complete germophobes. Several of us have gotten splashed in the face with water, and I don't care who you are, male or female, that's just gross!

 

[pepperw23]

If I have three of the same suite, I will try and draw two more.

but its better to start with four of the same suite.

unless I have two pair or trips!

 

[robinb]

That's what I'm talking about! How can you NOT bend down to flush that toilet? Unless you have extraordinarily long monkey arms or you're short.

{shrug} I don't recall being ever splashed in the face with toilet water when I flush. I stand sideways, use my hand closest to the handle, flush and turn away at the same time. I certainly don't lean over and gape with my mouth open watching the results!

Just a question for the foot flushers ... if you use your food to avoid getting a mouthful and the spray is really that bad doesn't it get all over your leg?

 

[yeartolate]

OK foot flushing girls.....

Do you use the the toilet paper that someone else may have (gasp) touched?

Do you touch the door handles and locks before getting your TP and wiping yourself?

ANd the foot flushing.....when you flush with your feet you are touching an area of the toilet that (gasp) may be contaminated. At least with your hands you know you will wash aforementioned contamination off of your body. With your shoes...if there is contamination, you may just spread it around more via your shoes.

I am trying to fathom why at the only part of toilet experience that you are likely to get off scott free (assuming you are a good handwasher) you do something that will only lead to the spreading of more ick.

You guys are hysterical.

But at leat half of you are hoverers anyway leaving dribbles on the toilet (yeah....I know you are always careful and have never..... ) So what is a little foot flushing to ya' anyway.

 

[MidgeHadley]

OK foot flushing girls.....

Do you use the the toilet paper that someone else may have (gasp) touched?

Do you touch the door handles and locks before getting your TP and wiping yourself?

ANd the foot flushing.....when you flush with your feet you are touching an area of the toilet that (gasp) may be contaminated. At least with your hands you know you will wash aforementioned contamination off of your body. With your shoes...if there is contamination, you may just spread it around more via your shoes.

I am trying to fathom why at the only part of toilet experience that you are likely to get off scott free (assuming you are a good handwasher) you do something that will only lead to the spreading of more ick.

You guys are hysterical.

But at leat half of you are hoverers anyway leaving dribbles on the toilet (yeah....I know you are always careful and have never..... ) So what is a little foot flushing to ya' anyway.

And did you (gasp) read ANY posts from foot flushers in this thread?