Japanese Toilet Makers Toto Advising Users: A Japanese toilet makers advised users to avoid wiping their seats with toilet paper. According to a report in Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun, a user complained that his new Toto toilet seat had scratches after wiping it with toilet paper. The user had suggested to the company that the seat should be made from more durable materials, so that the seat does not get damaged. After this post went viral, top Japanese toilet bowl makers Toto had to issue a directive. Responding to the user’s post, Toto said that their “Washlet” bidet toilet is made of plastic resin.
At the same time, it was said by the users that wiping the seat with toilet paper or dry cloth can cause scratches and dirt can accumulate at the scratch area and its color can also get spoiled. Hence why more durable materials can’t be used for toilet seats. In response, Toto said that there are many types of plastic resins and each maker selects one based on quality, safety and cost, among other factors.
Key Features of Toto Toilet Seat
Toto’s flagship bidet toilet features key features such as an automatic lid, an air dryer and control of the bidet’s water pressure. This is one of the most demanded toilet seats in the world. The company clearly said that at present there is no plan to change the materials used in its toilets.
What should be used to clean the seat?
According to lifestyle experts, a soft cloth soaked in water or detergent can be used instead of dry toilet paper to clean the toilet seat. At the same time, using thinner, metal scrubber nylon can cause scratches on the surface of the toilet seat.
Do not sit on the toilet for too long.
Apart from not wiping the toilet seat, experts also say that sitting in the commode for long periods of time can lead to serious health problems. It often happens that most people take their phones to the bathroom and spend more time scrolling.