Toilet Treasure

The first modern toilet was invented by Sir John Harrington in 1596, however it did not enter common use until the late 19th century. Different societies have all used a different type of toilet, some of which can barely be called toilets! For example, the city of Harappa had a sophisticated plumbing system in the year 3300 BC, but on the other hand, Medeival European toilets were little more than holes in the ground! Overall, the history and advancement of the toilet is a fascinating subject.

In Europe, in-ground toilets with high-powered flushing are common. Although these help with hygiene issues, comfort is another matter, it is hard to say that the toilets are even close to comfortable. Outdoor unisex restooms with the traditional Western toilet are in many big cities around the world, and these types of toilets are self-cleaning after use. In this case, hygiene is addressed by pressure-washing the room itself.

Historically, toilets have changed in their design and new technology has improved comfort and cleanliness all over the world as clean toileting habits are important for preventing disease. When reading about the history of the toilet seat, it becomes obvious that the overall evolution of toilet seat engineering has improved to meet the worldwide issue of the importance of good hygiene in the bathroom. Specifically, germs such as e coli can be spread due to unclean toileting and washing habits.

These experiences showed me how the newer toilet seat of today is essential for cleanliness and good hygiene therefore, the many choices of toilet seats available is a topic worth plunging into!

One now has the option to choose from the former style of the round and plain plastic toilet seat to ones that are much more complex and exciting! When moving to a new home, people oftentimes have to decide whether or not to upgrade to the new elongated toilet seat, which is better for keeping clean and comfortable and for improving hygiene in the home. It is definite that the elongated seat is easier for clean up! Another option is the heated toilet seat. Awaking on a cold morning, this could also have its benefits.

A newer and innovative toilet option today is the Toto toilet seat called washlet, first introduced in Japan. This newer toilet seat meets the need for improved hygiene, has a heated toilet seat, and uses a complex gadget that heats up and sprays water to clean you. This is an improvement on a standard toilet model as it uses the water-cleansing technique of the bidet toilet seat combined with water heating, directional flow, and even warm air for drying. Basically, it takes away the need for toilet paper!

All in all, the toilet seat has made tremendous leaps in innovation, and the type of toilet seat one chooses or uses is definitely one of personal potty preference!

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