Did You Know That Germs Travel A lot When Flushing A Toilet? This video Shows How Far And Rapidly The Invisible Plume Is Ejected From A Lidless Public Cubicle

An 'invisible plume' containing microscopic particles of pee or poop is ejected from the toilet after flushing and can remain in the air for minutes. Scientists said this can be a health hazard.

toilet water sprays when we flush with the lid open, spreading potentially deadly germs into the air.

Scientists from the University of Colorado say an "invisible plume", which contains microscopic particles of pee or poop, is ejected from the toilet after flushing and can remain in the air for minutes.

Since the particles are invisible to the naked eye, researchers used bright green lasers and cameras to reveal how they are rapidly spread from a lidless public cubicle.

Lead author Professor John Crimaldi said: "If it's something you can't see, it's easy to pretend it doesn't exist.

"But once you see these videos, you're never going to think about a toilet flush the same way again.