Poll: Do You Turn Off The Light In Public Restrooms?

[Mach50]

I always turn it off, but with a paper towel!

[ShayLove]

Don't you think its a little inconsiderate to turn off the light in a public restroom? Now for someone who 1) Never been in there before, and 2) has to use the bowl really really bad.. now has to feel up on the nasty walls to find the light switch????
I would hate to use the restroom after all you off switchers!

Have you ever thought someone would probably think the restroom is out of order if they find all the lights out.

[nicet4]

Originally Posted by davey123

I do not touch the light switch. That is just another source of germs. If the business wants the lights turned off, then they should have motion sensor lights.

You beat me to it.

Just what one needs to combat global warming is a good case of staph infection.

I carry Purrell (forget the spelling, I know it is wrong) and use my foot to flush. After flushing I wash hands in soap and water using a paper hand towel to operate faucets. Keeping the same hand towel I use it to open the door on my way out so I do not have to touch the door hardware.

Once safely outside I use hand sanitizer.

[davey123]

Originally Posted by Asheville Native

The average toilet seat in a public restroom has less germs on it that the keyboard and mouse on your desk. Your toilet seat is cleaner than your keyboard - Tech Products & Geek News | Geek.com

What about the average handle on the public bathroom door? They've done reports on all the germs on the handles on the bathroom doors. And yes, they always find urine and fecal material on them. Always. So, the toilet seat MAY be cleaner than a keyboard, but do not delude yourself into thinking that the handles on the bathroom door are clean. Chances are they are very unsanitary! (Actually, I wonder if the handle on a toilet is cleaner than a keyboard.) You know how many people do not wash their hands when they leave the bathroom. You would be well advised to use a paper towel to open the door. And, if people are turning on and off the lights in the bathroom, then you would be well advised to use a paper towel to turn those on/off too.