Researchers from University of Colorado Boulder created a thin curtain of laser light to visualize the toilet spray. Gif: John Crimaldi/Gizmodo If “toilet plumes” aren’t already on your list ...

It’s unclear though how many of these pathogens can be transmitted via toilet spray. Even if there are pathogens in the spray, are there actually enough in the air to cause an infection in a human?

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia will try to flush its long-held image of having foul-smelling public restrooms with a National Toilet Summit to educate the public about the importance of clean commodes.