Should used toilet paper go in the trash can or the toilet? Many people get it wrong
Nowadays, whether in public restrooms or at home, people like to keep a trash can in the bathroom to hold used toilet paper. But should used toilet paper really go into the toilet or into the trash can? Is putting used toilet paper in the trash can really a good idea? Many people struggle with this question, and some even get it wrong.
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The reason many people throw used toilet paper into the trash can is that they worry the toilet cannot flush the used paper down and that it will clog the toilet. In fact, this is very unlikely to happen, because toilets are designed to flush toilet paper away fairly easily.
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More importantly, if we throw used toilet paper directly into the bathroom trash can, it will breed a large amount of bacteria, and what is even more frightening is that this kind of bacteria spreads very quickly. Every household bathroom, I believe, has some daily necessities such as towels and toothbrushes placed in it, so the bacteria will quickly attach themselves to these items. On top of that, if we do not normally empty the trash can on time every day, then even more bacteria will breed. So, in order to reduce the harm this kind of bacteria does to our bodies, it is best to throw used toilet paper directly into the toilet and flush it away.
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Of course, whether it is a sitting toilet or a squat toilet, for relatively large or hard-textured paper, the flushing force will be weaker, and it may very likely cause a clog. For example, sanitary pads used by women during their period, and diapers used by children - for these kinds of items, they should still be put in the trash can, but they must also be cleaned up promptly to reduce the breeding of bacteria.
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