Toilet seat cover

A box of toilet seat covers

A toilet-seat cover or toilet sheet is a disposable piece of paper shaped like the toilet seat itself that can be placed on the seat by its user. Its purpose is to protect the toilet's user from germs that may be resting on the seat by creating a protective barrier.

Use

Toilet seat covers are generally held in a dispenser, allowing the users to access one cover at a time, without making unnecessary contact with additional toilet seat covers.

A toilet seat cover dispenser with instructions on a bus in North America.

While toilet-seat covers give public toilet users a sense of security, studies have shown they do not necessarily protect a toilet user from disease. For example, if a toilet user is negligent enough to place a toilet-seat cover while the seat is still wet with liquid waste the fluids can soak through the cover and make contact with the user.[1]

Most toilet seat covers also have two sides, a shiny side that is impregnated with wax and a mild germicide and a dull side. If used properly, the shiny side should face the seat.[2]

Proper Usage

There has been much debate amongst those who use toilet covers regarding the orientation of said toilet seat cover. The proper way to place a cover on a toilet seat is to place the side with the flap toward the front of the toilet seat and dropping the flap into the toilet water.

Future Developments

In 2007, businesswoman Jacquie Edwards of Newtonmore developed a biodegradeable toilet seat cover.[3]

Laws

In 2009, legislators in Maine rejected legislation that would have required toilet-seat covers be placed in all restrooms. The bill was referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services, but eventually filed without further action being taken to enact the law.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Roach, Mary (2000-05-19). "Ladies who spray". Salon.com. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  2. ↑ Lee, Robert (2010). Standing on the Edge of Your Tomorrow Take Charge and Win!. Xlibris Corporation. p. 188. ISBN 978-1450078122. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
  3. ↑ "UK | Scotland | Highlands and Islands | Wins for loo seat cover developer". BBC News. 2007-06-28. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  4. ↑ "Summary". Mainelegislature.org. Retrieved 2012-08-20.

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