OHbaby! Forums : Something everyone needs to know https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:24:50 +0000 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:17:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=32088 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : I&#039;ve heard of that a while...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=961939&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#961939 Author: kriss
Subject: 32088
Posted: 08 March 2010 at 11:17pm

I've heard of that a while ago too, yucky!! We keep the toilet seat down and have taught the rest of the family too ]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:17:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=961939&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#961939 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Gross! The toilet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=960130&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#960130 Author: ?Lolly?
Subject: 32088
Posted: 06 March 2010 at 11:26pm

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Gross! The toilet lid stays down from now on LOL]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:26:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=960130&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#960130 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : YIKES!!!!!!!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=960080&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#960080 Author: queenbean
Subject: 32088
Posted: 06 March 2010 at 10:15pm

YIKES!!!!!!!! ]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:15:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=960080&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#960080 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : I KNEW there was a reason I cant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=960058&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#960058 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 32088
Posted: 06 March 2010 at 9:45pm

I KNEW there was a reason I cant brush my teeth in our ensuite with the toilet lid up....just grosses me out ]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:45:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=960058&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#960058 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : I&#039;ve known this for a while...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959616&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959616 Author: Hunnybunny
Subject: 32088
Posted: 06 March 2010 at 11:46am

I've known this for a while too... I thought it was proven that it wasn't any where near as bad here in NZ compared to America where the tests were done? Just because of the water level? I'm not sure though, would have to look into that.

]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:46:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959616&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959616 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : I live in a house with 5boys,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959372&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959372 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 32088
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 10:51pm

I live in a house with 5boys, and all their friends trapsing in and out no way the toilet seat is going to go down. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:51:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959372&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959372 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : Yes had heard about the microscopic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959261&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959261 Author: Blankney94
Subject: 32088
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 8:39pm

Yes had heard about the microscopic mist that travels out from the toilet.  Already keep the lid shut for just that reason.   Icky germs!

]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:39:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959261&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959261 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : Yup known the aerosol effect for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959216&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959216 Author: ooEvaoo
Subject: 32088
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 8:06pm

Yup known the aerosol effect for a long time now...Dr Oz is pretty mint though.]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:06:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959216&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959216 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : That&#039;s why ensuites are a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959211&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959211 Author: emz
Subject: 32088
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 8:02pm

That's why ensuites are a bit grotty to me (esp when you leave your toothbrushes out) and also why there used to be a reg (don't know if it's still there) about needing 2 doors between toilet and kitchen. We only have 1 atm (but a bit of a hall and a few turns lol) but we are in the process of putting one back (it had been taken out for some odd reason) cos I think it's gross.

I'm big on hygiene, but I do believe our toilets (the water level mainly) is a bit better at containing things than American toilets (like someone said, they have a higher water line I think). But yes, 2-3 metres is how far it can go, but putting the lid down removes about half of the risk I think (sorry off the top of my head can't remember exact stats).]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:02:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959211&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959211 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : Eeeeeewww ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959136&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959136 Author: pikelets
Subject: 32088
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 7:05pm

Eeeeeewww ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:05:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959136&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959136 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : mmmmmmmmmmm, yucky. i wonder what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959096&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959096 Author: nannyabbey
Subject: 32088
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 6:08pm

mmmmmmmmmmm, yucky. i wonder what the difference is though with our kiwi loos - in america the water is SOOOO high in the bowl compared to ours.....like literally 3/4 full.....]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:08:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959096&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959096 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : yeah definetly light switches...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959080&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959080 Author: LouD
Subject: 32088
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 5:52pm

yeah definetly light switches .....i think we withstand the aerosol but i think if theres a bug going around, its a sure fire way to spread it]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:52:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959080&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959080 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : Doc OZ wrote: To boot, all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959075&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959075 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 32088
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 5:48pm

Originally posted by Doc OZ Doc OZ wrote:


To boot, all bathroom surfaces should be cleaned regularly. These include the door handle, faucets, toilet, sink, floor and shower/bathtub. Clean the toilet and sink with separate cloths to avoid transferring germs.


Do people not generally do this?

In our house there is a rule - beware the pink sponge. That's because the pink sponge is for cleaning the toilet only.

Also I clean the light switches too.

However I think that Americans are really germ phobic. (Try going barefoot over there and see what happens) I'm pretty sure people are made of stern enough stuff generally to withstand toilet aerosol.]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:48:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959075&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959075 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : This is why I hate houses with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959003&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959003 Author: jaz
Subject: 32088
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 4:23pm

This is why I hate houses with all in one bathrooms and toilets. I always worry about my toothbrush in these places. If I stay in a hotel/motel I keep my toothbrush in the sponge bag unless I am using it. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:23:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=959003&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#959003 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : yucky....oh public loos our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=958944&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#958944 Author: jazzy
Subject: 32088
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 3:33pm

yucky....oh public loos

our toilets are separate, so that's good & DS3 always puts the lid down before flushing as he stands on it...I only used to worry about the boys aim & if it looked clean when visitors arrived...might put a bit more elbow grease into it now ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:33:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=958944&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#958944 <![CDATA[Something everyone needs to know : Gotta love Doc OZ on channel 3...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=958927&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#958927 Author: LouD
Subject: 32088
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 3:19pm

Gotta love Doc OZ on channel 3 at 9am weekdays. hes got some great knowledge to share..........he also has some interesting things that make you go OMG.....read below and you might be quite grossed out and will make you shut your toilet lid.........!!This may help with tummy bugs being transfered

From Dr Oz
Toilets contain a bacterial line just below the water level called a bio-film. The bacterial bio-film is very difficult to remove even with household cleaners. Once airborne these micro-droplets land on everything within the flush zone: drinking cups, toys, children's toothbrushes, etc. Some of these pathogens live for a week on surfaces. Every toilet flush creates an unseen mist detected at head height and can travel up to 15 feet away from the toilet bowl—known as the "Aerosol Effect." Always put the toilet seat down before you flush the toilet because it will prevent some of the fecal particles from floating up and landing on every other bathroom surface, and keep your toothbrush covered.

To boot, all bathroom surfaces should be cleaned regularly. These include the door handle, faucets, toilet, sink, floor and shower/bathtub. Clean inside the toilet at least twice a week with a disinfectant or disinfectant toilet-bowl cleaner. Clean the toilet and sink with separate cloths to avoid transferring germs. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:19:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32088&PID=958927&title=something-everyone-needs-to-know#958927