Flushing out the facts: Rethinking cleaning practices amid new C. difficile findings

A new study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection (May 2025) confirms toilet flushing can release Clostridioides difficile into the air and onto surfaces.
Toilet seat up or down? The truth about flushing and germs

A new study shows that flushing with the lid open might not make any difference to the spread of some germs — but there are implications for cleaning.