Plucky Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) My step-father kept complaining when he was here that the kids were leaving the toilet seat up all the time. I told him that there were 3 guys and 3 girls in this house and so it didn't matter. We were all used to it and checked first. So, what is your policy? Does it matter? ETA: Go ahead and select no indoor plumbing if it doesn't matter. Edited August 25, 2012 by True Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Rats, I forgot to add doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 It doesn't matter. It is interesting during the day, my ds puts the seat down. At night, watch out or you might be taking an evening dip...Not pleasant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Mom Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat down Lid down When DH and I got married, we agreed to put both down. This is what we taught the kids. Our 4 and 2 year olds are still in training. The older boys are in the habit of putting them down. It's never been an issue here. Replacing the toilet paper is a whole 'nother story.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat down, I don't want to look in the bowl. We have a small house and I walk by the bathroom often. Plus kitty likes to sit on the toilet seat occasionally and he doesn't like baths. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Anyone who doesn't want to be awakened by my screams in the night when I fall in had better put it down! I am willing to hunt down and punish offenders. That said, my guys are well trained, the seat is always down. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somo_chickenlady Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I voted down, b/c I insist that everyone in our house puts the seat AND the lid down before they flush, to prevent germs from spraying around the bathroom when they flush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I voted down, b/c I insist that everyone in our house puts the seat AND the lid down before they flush, to prevent germs from spraying around the bathroom when they flush. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 The lid and the seat are both down at my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Mac Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I voted down but, for us, that means the lid too! When I first met DH he had been a bachelor or living only with males for a very long time. He never used to put the seat down. I, on the other hand, had grown up in a household where the seat was always put down so it used to drive me nuts. We had a bit of a chat about it and DH's reasoning was that he had to lift the seat everytime and I had to lower the seat everytime, so it made equal work. It was a fair observation but I hated seeing the toilet seat up :glare: We compromised: if everybody puts both the lid and the seat down when finished, everybody has to lift something when they want to go. Still equal work, but looks so much cleaner and tidier;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat down. Lid down *before* flushing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Yes, germs. Mike Rowe did an episode about germs that spray up when you don't close the lid before flushing. It was kind of gross what microscopic germs they found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 My step-father kept complaining when he was here that the kids were leaving the toilet seat up all the time. I told him that there were 3 guys and 3 girls in this house and so it didn't matter. We were all used to it and checked first. So, what is your policy? Does it matter? I voted "pesky indoor plumbing" in lieu of there being no "other" option. :tongue_smilie: Three guys, two girls. Up or down, doesn't matter. DH does leave the master seat down for me, out of habit, and DD does prefer to use that bathroom because, frankly, she's not keen on sharing her bathroom with her brothers...and I don't blame her for that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat downLid down :iagree::iagree::iagree: We can *always* tell when someone else uses any toilet in our house, because none of our friends ever put the lid down--or workers. That's how we discovered they (window installers) were using our master bath toilet. :glare: It's a quirky family thing, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Yes, germs. Mike Rowe did an episode about germs that spray up when you don't close the lid before flushing. It was kind of gross what microscopic germs they found. Yeah, but then didn't Mythbusters do a show on it too? I thought they found out that the germs were all over the bathroom anyway, regardless of whether the lid was down or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Yeah, but then didn't Mythbusters do a show on it too? I thought they found out that the germs were all over the bathroom anyway, regardless of whether the lid was down or not. I hope so because you and I are obviously raising a bunch of germ-ridden barbarians. I had no idea people took the seat issue so seriously. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma_Bear Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Anyone who doesn't want to be awakened by my screams in the night when I fall in had better put it down! I am willing to hunt down and punish offenders. That said, my guys are well trained, the seat is always down. :D :iagree:Sit and lid down in my house, before you flush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I hope so because you and I are obviously raising a bunch of germ-ridden barbarians. I had no idea people took the seat issue so seriously. :lol: :lol: I've got bigger fish to fry! :tongue_smilie: Besides, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat down, lid doesn't matter. But why am I the ONLY person in this house capable of replacing the toilet paper when it is empty? :glare: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 :lol: I've got bigger fish to fry! :tongue_smilie: Besides, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. :D That's right! We've got great immune systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat down, lid doesn't matter. But why am I the ONLY person in this house capable of replacing the toilet paper when it is empty? :glare: . I know. That's why I buy double rolls. Less to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat down in my bathroom and the girls' bathroom. The boys leave theirs up. They are the only ones who use that bathroom. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Yeah, but then didn't Mythbusters do a show on it too? I thought they found out that the germs were all over the bathroom anyway, regardless of whether the lid was down or not. I didn't see that one. However, the way our bathroom is set up we have our toiletries stored above the toilet. Plus aesthetically I just like the seat and lid down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 It doesn't matter. I grew up in mostly male household and learned to look before I sat, so taught my dds the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I know. That's why I buy double rolls. Less to change. The Charmin Mega Roll will blow your mind! :tongue_smilie: I can't buy anything else now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 I didn't see that one. However, the way our bathroom is set up we have our toiletries stored above the toilet. Plus aesthetically I just like the seat and lid down. I had a realtor that was insistent that we keep lids down for showings. Now I know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 The Charmin Mega Roll will blow your mind! :tongue_smilie: I can't buy anything else now. How many rolls does it equal? I usually buy Charmin Basic. I'm very frugal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) Seat and lid down. All the boys in my house can manage this feat. :tongue_smilie: Hub, teen, toddler, and one between. I teach them this the very first day they sit on the pot themselves. Pee, lid down, flush, wash. It's a deeply engrained habit by the time they no longer need momma to help them with their business. Once a couple years ago a couple kids slipped on the habit. We looked up how far a toilet can splash when open and measured it out. Their toothbrushes were in range. Magically, the reminders were no longer needed. Edited August 25, 2012 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somo_chickenlady Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I didn't see that one. However, the way our bathroom is set up we have our toiletries stored above the toilet. Plus aesthetically I just like the seat and lid down. Yes. I'm not so much worried about getting sick. It's the thought of fecal matter and whatever other germs from the toilet splashing onto my toothbrush. Yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Yes. I'm not so much worried about getting sick. It's the thought of fecal matter and whatever other germs from the toilet splashing onto my toothbrush. Yuck. Well, then you really super-duper do not want to read what Mythbusters found out. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nertsmommy Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 We keep it down because the 4yo doesn't look and has fallen in a time or two. That is so not fun at 3am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) How many rolls does it equal? I usually buy Charmin Basic. I'm very frugal. 16 rolls = 64 regular, so 1 roll of Mega = 4 regular size rolls I'm very lazy. :tongue_smilie: Edited August 25, 2012 by Alte Veste Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 :ack2: Well, then you really super-duper do not want to read what Mythbusters found out. :lol: And for what it is worth...seat down. No exceptions. Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I voted for up, but it really doesn't matter. I'm the only girl in my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I am so lucky. When my dh was a kid he dropped something into the seat-up toilet and was traumatized. He has always insisted the seat/cover go down after business, so everyone here does that. It is great, because our bathroom is small so things that are dropped always bounce off the closed seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Definitely down. I don't want my cats in the toilet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat down. Lid up, so one notices if the tricky toilet decides to overflow, as it is wont to do every six months. I figure that the amount of germs spread by THAT far outweigh the 'lid up' germs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somo_chickenlady Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Well, then you really super-duper do not want to read what Mythbusters found out. :lol: It didn't say, but was their study done with the seat up or down? So many factors can attribute to the fact that even the controls had it on them, especially if they or whoever else touched those toothbrushes didn't wash their hands properly before they were handled. If putting the seat and lid down will prevent it, even a small amount, then for me that is a good enough reason to do it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 All people of any gender are absolutely required to leave the seat down. No excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I prefer down, but since I'm outnumbered, it often gets left up. I've given up caring and just put it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat and lid down! I don't want my cat splashing in it, or my dogs drinking out of it, or anything else falling in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I voted down, b/c I insist that everyone in our house puts the seat AND the lid down before they flush, to prevent germs from spraying around the bathroom when they flush. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 It didn't say, but was their study done with the seat up or down? So many factors can attribute to the fact that even the controls had it on them, especially if they or whoever else touched those toothbrushes didn't wash their hands properly before they were handled. If putting the seat and lid down will prevent it, even a small amount, then for me that is a good enough reason to do it. :) Can't remember. The video is linked in the summary though. My take away was that your toothbrush isn't safe anywhere. I will say our master toilet is in its own little room, nowhere near the sinks, and the kids keep their toothbrushes in a jar in the medicine cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Down, definitely, and I would prefer that the lid be down too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I voted down, b/c I insist that everyone in our house puts the seat AND the lid down before they flush, to prevent germs from spraying around the bathroom when they flush. :iagree: The idea of flushing with the lid up gives me the heeby jeebies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reign Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat and lid down! Not for germs just for looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat downLid down When DH and I got married, we agreed to put both down. This is what we taught the kids. Our 4 and 2 year olds are still in training. The older boys are in the habit of putting them down. It's never been an issue here. Replacing the toilet paper is a whole 'nother story.:) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat down, lid down. My policy dates back a few dwellings ago, but it was not followed by anyone other than me. My kitty's litter box was right next to the toilet. Well.... someone (not me!) left the lid and seat up, and kitty jumped up on the toilet seat in the middle of the night, only the seat was not there, so kitty took a bath... then leapt out and landed in the litter box... and then came climbing under the bedcovers. :ack2: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Seat and lid down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama_Rana Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I voted down and it's 3 guys and me. Course, none of my guys stand to do their business... AND we have cats who'll drink out of the bowl if the lid is left up, leaving dirty footprints on the seat sometimes, and plus it's just gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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