| I once saw a demonstration on a television program | | | | worst part was watching the red toilet water fall on |
| that made quite an impression on me. A Microbiologist | | | | toothbrushes that were on the counter. Now if this |
| was trying to educate the viewers about the effects | | | | red water were only water, no harm would be done. |
| of toilet flushing. I guess he thought that the best | | | | But we all know that toilets are the germiest places |
| way to get his ideas across was to demonstrate | | | | we can think of. We've heard about the e. coli |
| rather than just lecture. | | | | bacteria that cause havoc, illness, and recalls of food |
| He could not have chosen a more vivid way of | | | | items. Well, they live in our toilets. |
| presenting his information. He colored the toilet water | | | | He then closed the toilet lid and flushed again. No |
| by pouring some red dye into it. Seeing is believing | | | | water sprayed out. This simple demonstration was |
| they say and in this case, it was even a little | | | | worth a thousand words. The lessons here are |
| shocking to watch. | | | | always flush the toilet with the lid down to avoid |
| When the scientist flushed the toilet, he purposely | | | | spraying germs and keep your toothbrush covered in |
| left the lid open. Many droplets sprayed out of the | | | | case someone forgets to flush properly. When using |
| toilet, some traveled as far as twenty feet. They | | | | a public restroom where there are no lids, turn your |
| were red so you could see them everywhere, on | | | | back to the toilet. The automatic flushers allow you |
| the floor, on the countertop and anything that was | | | | to do this. |
| on it, on towels, on rugs, and the toilet seat. The | | | | Think red, don't contaminate. |