Bathroom Toilets - "The Throne" Takes on New Meaning
Bathroom toilets are available in many designs and colors. Older model toilets used up to seven gallons of water to flush. Because of water conservation low-flow toilets are now used. In some countries a dual flush bathroom toilet is available. One button is for solid waste while the other for liquid waste uses only .8 of a gallon of water.
Items to Consider When Choosing a Bathroom Toilet
When choosing a bathroom toilet, consider shape, size, height, and function. Standard bathroom toilets are fourteen inches, but taller ones are more accessible for those with less mobility because they make it easier for sitting down and getting up. While elongated bathroom toilets are generally more comfortable, round bathroom toilets take up less space and usually cost less.
Bathroom toilet seats are now available heated, soft-closing, or padded, as well as standard hard plastic. Soft-closing seats ensure that the lid is always closed and prevents slamming. It is a nice feature if there are children in the household. While these features are not necessary, they are certainly enjoyable.
There are literally thousands of bathroom toilets on the market. The less expensive models are two pieces. The tank bottom sets on top of the bowl. A one piece model is easier to clean because there is no seam but it is more expensive. There are also wall-mounted models which make cleaning under the bowl a snap, but they require a thicker wall for installation, thus increasing the cost.
While color, shape, and style are important, the most important feature is how well it flushes. It is a good idea to visit a showroom and talk with a sales representative to get a handle on how well a particular bathroom toilet flushes. A sales representative will not want to sell you a product that keeps you calling weekly.
Choosing the right bathroom toilet is important to comfort and function.
