The first thing that comes to mind as soon as you wake up in the morning is the toilet. The thought of how the toilet will be while traveling is troubling, if one does not find it in the market then one starts feeling strange uneasiness. If the toilet is not clean then one does not even feel like using it. Toilet is a place where one not only removes body waste but also gets to sit peacefully for a few minutes. 19 November To World Toilet Day Is celebrated. Man started feeling the need for toilet a long time ago.
Toilets built about 4 thousand years ago
India is a country where even today many places do not have toilets and if they do, they remain locked. But people started feeling its need about 4 thousand years ago. Its first remains were found in the Indus Valley Civilization. In those times, drains were also built along with toilets. Sewer system was also invented in this era. Internal pit toilets have also been found in Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt.
In Europe people used to throw feces on the streets!
There were no toilets in Europe until the 11th century. In such a situation, people used to throw feces on the roads and defecate in the open. Due to this, there was always a foul smell on the streets there. But the concept of wooden chamber pot started there in the Victorian era. This was a potable pot which was kept in the bedroom. After using it, the stool was cleaned. The design of flush toilet was made in 1596 but the flush design made by Scottish mechanic Alexander Cuming in 1775 is used till today.
The most expensive toilet space in the world was built at the station. It was prepared for 19 million dollars (Image-Canva)
various types of toilets
In India, only Indian and Western style toilets are seen, but there are strange types of toilets in the world. What are called Indian toilets in India are actually called squat toilets. These are used while sitting. There are pit toilets at some places. That is, the toilet is designed by making a pit. Such toilets are mostly in remote areas, public toilets are open air toilets. Porcelain toilets are used in America. Their shape is like an apple or baseball. Bidets are used in many European countries. These toilets have a commode as well as a basin shaped like a wash basin. After using the commode, one uses the jet by sitting on this basin. Many times people get confused by such toilets, but this is the arrangement in many hotels.
Indian toilet or western toilet right?
Ayurvedacharya Dr. S Katiyar It is said that Indian toilets are better than western toilets. In Indian toilet one sits in a squat position which creates pressure on the stomach. This cleans the stomach thoroughly. Whereas one sits on the western toilet like a chair. Due to this, some remains in the stool which if kept for a long time turns into constipation. But people who are elderly, pregnant women or those who have knee problems and cannot sit down can use western toilets.
Flushing here causes noise pollution
It is necessary to flush the toilet every time after using it, but flushing is a legal offense in Switzerland. Actually it is a peaceful country and there are strict laws regarding noise pollution. There is a law here that no one can use the flush between 10 pm to 6 am. This may spoil other people’s sleep at night.
Many restaurants in the world have been designed on the theme of toilet (Image-Canva)
Women use toilets more
According to a study, women spend more time in the toilet than men. Asian Development But according to published research, men take 60 seconds to urinate and women 90 seconds. Every day 2 liters of urine is produced in the body. When women have their periods, they use the washroom frequently. There itself, Nobber and colleagues According to the report, 1 out of every 2 women in India has to face urine infection or UTI at some point in their life due to the use of dirty toilets.
correct way to use toilet
Just like there are table manners, there is a way to use the toilet. The toilet should be closed before using and flushed first. After this use it. During this period do not allow urine to fall out. Be sure to flush after using. If urine has fallen on the toilet seat, clean it with toilet paper. Keep the floor clean also. Often girls put sanitary pads in the toilet and flush them. This is wrong. Toilet paper should also not be flushed. Put it in the trash. Keep distance from the phone while using the toilet.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: November 19, 2024, 16:30 IST
