Most public washroom visitors avoid using the seat

More than half the people who use public toilets never sit down on the seat for fear of what they might catch, according to a Tork survey.

And 30 per cent of washroom users would like to see either a toilet seat cleaner or a paper cover provided.

“Opinion is divided about what germs can be picked up from a toilet seat, but it seems that most people are not willing to take the risk,” said SCA Tissue Europe product and market manager Charlotte Branwhite.

“Our research shows that as many as 54 per cent of washroom users never sit down on the toilet seat when using a public washroom.”

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 Source tork.co.uk Image Xiaoxing Dong More information Ann Laffeaty, SCA Tissue Europe AFH PR contact Ann Laffeaty (annlaffeaty@rockford.u-net.com)

 

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