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ETHICS USING TOILETS TO PREVENT SPREAD OF COVID-19

20 June 2020

Entering the New Normal phase, the community began to be allowed to move while still observing health protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19. As is known, the coronavirus not only spreads through droplets but also through splashes of feces (feces droppings) and urine (urine).

This phenomenon usually occurs in public toilets called "plume toilets" where bacteria and viruses contained in urine and feces can spread to the free air through floating aerosols when the toilet is flushed in an open condition. Data from the City University of Hong Kong shows that one flush can release up to 80,000 polluted aerosols.

This aerosol can be up to one meter in the air for hours if the lid is left open. Imagine if a toilet in public space had just been used by a Covid-19 patient or an asymptomatic person who unknowingly spreads the corona bacteria and viruses after defecation.

This certainly can be prevented in a very easy way, namely closing the toilet before flushing or flushing so that the spread of viruses and bacteria through aerosols can be suppressed. This method is claimed to be able to prevent the spread of the virus through splashes of feces and urine up to 80 percent.

To prevent toilet plume, the toilet must be hygienic and only applies to toilet seats. The reason is, although the type of squat toilet also has a flush feature but is too "open" so that the toilet is more easily contaminated and exposed to aerosols. Therefore, the toilet seat has a more hygienic protection system than the squat toilet.

Even from the safety factor, the toilet seat is much better than a squat toilet. In addition to the risk of slipping, squatting toilets also affect the elderly because it can affect arthritis, complaints of pain in the heel, thighs, ankles, and other complaints.

Then what kind of toilet seat can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus and is certainly more hygienic? Germany Brilliant (GB) as one of the producers that always provides innovations in sanitaryware products presents toilets with various advantages.

These advantages include SNI certified with a warranty of up to 10 years, can withstand loads up to 400kg, and are easy to clean so it is safe and comfortable for users. GB also presents a smart toilet with a sensor so that it can open and close and flushing automatically.

The closet from GB is designed with a modern design so that in addition to prioritizing functionality, it also complements the beauty and aesthetics in the toilet room. Of course, the GB Toilet is the right choice and meets hygiene standards in killing bacteria and viruses in feces and urine.

In addition, hygienic toilet use behavior is also very necessary. In addition to closing the toilet before the flush, do not forget to wash your hands with clean water and flow for at least 20 seconds to all parts of the hands after using the toilet. Use gloves, paper towels or tissue when handling the rinse handle, pressing the flush button, turning the tap and holding the handle of the toilet door.

If you are in a public room or public toilet, wait up to two minutes after someone has finished using the toilet. Toilets must also be sprayed regularly with disinfectants or use ultraviolet light to kill viruses and bacteria.

Well, that is the correct ethics in using the toilet in the new normal. Let's take care of each other's personal hygiene and the environment and be more aware of each other. With clean living, we can prevent and reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Don't forget to always use a mask and wash your hands diligently.

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Written : DN


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