Reasons For Sitting In A Toilet Can't Be Cleaned With Tisu

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JAKARTA - Cleaning toilet seats is an important step to maintain cleanliness and health, especially in public places. However, many people still use tissue as the main cleaning tool.

In fact, cleaning toilet seats with tissue has some risks to know. There are several reasons why tissue is not the right choice.

Reported by VOI from the BBC website on Thursday, January 2, 2025, Toto, Japan's leading toilet manufacturer, recently issued a warning not to users to use toilet wipes to clean toilet seats.

According to Toto, this habit can cause microstares on the sitting surface, which in turn can trigger color change.

This warning came after a series of complaints on social media hit scratches and color changes on toilet seats.

A representative from Toto explained to the Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun that their bidet toilet seat is made of plastic resin. This material was chosen because it is resistant to detergents and is easily formed into a complex design.

However, the use of toilet tissue or dry cloth to clean the seats can cause small invisible scratches. This frying can be a place where the dirt accumulates, triggering a change in color on the surface of the seat.

Instead of using toilet tissue, Toto and cleaning experts recommend using a soft cloth wetted with tap water or cleaning fluid.

The use of abrasive materials such asminners, nylon or metal scrubs, and coarse detergents should also be avoided because it can damage the surface of toilet seats.

Toto revealed that they are considering material that is more resistant to scratches. However, until now, there are no plans to replace the materials used.

Toto's flagship product, namely Washlet, is equipped with various features such as automatic caps, air dryers, and water pressure settings for bidets.

This Japanese toilet not only reflects Japan's hospitality culture, but has also become a unique tourist attraction for foreign tourists and a source of pride for local communities.

By understanding the right way of treating, users can maintain the beauty and function of this sophisticated Japanese toilet for a longer time.