can produce droplets and aerosols that spread from the bowl, particularly when the toilet is flushed with the lid open.
Closing the lid before flushing may help reduce how far droplets travel, although it does not completely contain them.
Regardless, regularly cleaning the toilet and surrounding bathroom surfaces remains important.
## A Practical Compromise
You do not need to choose between flushing every single time and never flushing urine.
A reasonable household approach might be:
* Flush after bowel movements.
* Allow one or two urine-only uses before flushing when appropriate.
* Flush if
