Public toilets can be scary; especially if you find yourself in one that is not cleaned regularly or is not sanitized at all, you may be frantically trying to figure out how to fulfill your needs without having to touch the toilet seat. However, everyone has to pee and it is not always possible to choose where to do it; your best bet is to learn methods that prevent contact with the toilet or become an expert on how to keep it as clean as possible.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Avoid the Surface
Step 1. Purchase a funnel
Women have long been looking for ways to avoid touching the toilet. It's pretty unfair that men can stand when you have to sit down, isn't it? Fortunately, the market has provided an answer to this need; There are nowadays funnel-like devices that allow ladies to pee standing up. When you get ready to purchase, do some research for the keywords "female urinating device".
You need to do some research. There are several "funnels" and almost all of them quite cheap. Choose the type and model suitable for your needs; for example, if you plan to take it with you often, buy a small one. If you don't like it, don't worry, there are others you can try
Step 2. It remains suspended above the toilet
Most women who have tried this technique agree that advice is needed to best practice it. To avoid "accidents", try to spread your legs as far as possible (with the feet beyond the width of the hips), in order to have a solid base of support, then hang over the toilet by leaning your torso slightly forward.
- Many women find it helpful to keep their balance by resting their hands or elbows on their thighs as they lean forward to avoid swaying.
- Strengthen the thigh muscles. The stronger the legs, the easier it is to squat. Try doing several repetitions of strength exercises using light weights, evaluate lunges and squats; this is another benefit of going to the gym!
Step 3. Pay attention to the clothes you wear
Some clothes are easier to manage when you have to deal with a dirty public bathroom; in theory, you should always keep a skirt without underwear to be able to hang, but that's not a realistic solution. If you are wearing "complicated" clothes, such as a pinafore, you need to take extra precautions.
- After rolling the top of the pinafore down, focus on the hem; lift the lower part with one hand to prevent it from dragging on the floor, then slowly back up to assume the suspended position until you are above the cup.
- Other problematic clothes are pants and shorts. Practice lowering them only as much as necessary to prevent them from touching the floor; you should also practice learning to keep them balanced around the knees.
Step 4. Rely on automatic devices
Technology can be your best friend in a dirty bathroom. Some services are not only equipped with automatic flushing, but also with clean coverings for the tablet, which are changed mechanically; look for this type of bathroom: the smaller the surface you have to touch, the more serene you feel.
Step 5. Rest assured
Horrible as they are, public toilets carry a much lower health risk than people realize; in fact, the chances of getting an infection or disease through the toilet seat are incredibly small. There is a much higher risk of getting sick from the bacteria that live in kitchen sponges; therefore, fear not if you have failed to perfect the crouching technique!
Method 2 of 2: Cover the Surface
Step 1. Plan ahead
Of course, you'd rather not have to deal with the bathroom germ problem, but that's not possible. Instead, try to schedule breaks so that you can fulfill your physiological needs in the cleanest places possible. If you are traveling by car, inquire about the gas stations with the best reputation for the quality of the bathrooms; To help you with your research, check out social media sites and travel sites that post lots of reviews.
- Also, wear clothes that are easy to manage; comfortable and easy to handle ones are the best choice.
- You can also plan ways to go to the bathroom in advance by touching as few surfaces as possible; for example, wear make-up in your car to avoid spending too much time in public restrooms and therefore exposing yourself less to germs.
Step 2. Create a barrier
If you don't want to squat or touch the tablet, you need physical protection; use the paper toilet seats that are made available many times in the toilets and remember to throw them down the drain when you are finished using them. If there aren't any, you can cover the seat with clean toilet paper.
Bring a personal supply of toilet seats with you; you can find small travel packs in supermarkets that save you a lot of hassle
Step 3. Use toilet paper to flush the toilet
The bathroom handle is one of the dirtiest spots in any toilet. Sometimes, it can be tempting to use one foot to operate the drain but hold on! This practice can damage the mechanism causing a "splash back" from the cup; instead use a piece of toilet paper to press the button.
Step 4. Wash your hands
Most of the germs in bathrooms come from people who don't wash their hands and who touch many surfaces and contaminate them. To protect your health, make a commitment to sanitize them several times a day (not just after using the toilet).
Advice
- Wash your hands!
- You may find that the opposite sex's way of using the bathroom is more effective for you.
- Be polite. Portable toilets are probably the most feared by people trying to avoid toilet germs. One of the reasons these services are so dirty is that people use them as a garbage can. Many of the germs come from food, diapers and other items that people throw down the drain! Be a good example and avoid this behavior; always follow the right "etiquette" and common sense in the use of toilets.
