important.
## When You Should Flush Right Away
There are situations where flushing immediately makes more sense.
You should generally flush:
* After a bowel movement
* If urine has a strong odor
* If the toilet is shared with guests
* In public bathrooms
* In healthcare settings
* If someone in the household has certain infections
* If the bowl becomes visibly dirty
Good hygiene and comfort come before water-saving rules.
## What About Urinary Tract Infections?
Not flushing after urination does **not** cause a urinary tract infection in the person who used the toilet.
UTIs usually
