Mr. John Publishes Their Favorite Fascinating Facts about the Toilet

December 3, 2014 - Toilets are undeniably a critical part of our everyday lives. Little known to most, there are some really strange facts about the "john" that may surprise you. Explore some of the fascinating facts about the flushable toilet with Mr. John's latest infographic, " Surprising Toilet Facts."

The earliest toilets can be traced as far back to 3,000 B.C. in Scotland while the first flushing unit came much later in 1596. At the request of his royal godmother Queen Elizabeth I, Sire John Harrington created the first flushing toilet. The toilet we use today is much different from Sir Harrington's edition. The first siphon flush system we base our modern systems off came in the early 1880's from famous London plumber Thomas Crapper.

You may be surprised to hear that the toilet seat is one of the cleanest areas in the entire home. A standard office desk, computer keyboard, and even your mobile phone are all likely to carry more bacteria than your toilet seat and handle. No matter if you are using a toilet in the privacy of your own home or a portable sanitation solution at a large event, practicing good hygiene and properly washing your hands after bathroom use is the best way to prevent the spread of germs and illness-spreading bacteria.

The infographic from Mr. John also explores some of the most shocking sanitation statistics out there. In their research, they discovered that the average person will spent a total of three years of their lifetime sitting on the toilet, a number that has been found to be even higher depending on the amount of features and apps you have on your mobile phone.

Over the course of a year, residents of the United States spend over $5 million a year by simply flushing their toilets. The average American currently spends around 5 cents each day with their flushing habits. Halftime of the Super Bowl consistently ranks as the most frequent time that Americans flush, averaging just over 2.3 million flushes each year.

At Mr. John, we consider it our duty to know all about your toilet. Take a look into some of the most surprising facts about your toilet by checking out our infographic at http://mrjohnpit.com/fascinating-facts-flushable-toilet-infographic/.

Serving Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and West Virginia for over 50 years, Mr. John has established themselves as the leading portable sanitation service providers. If you are looking for a portable sanitation solution for your next event, contact Mr. John today by visiting mrjohnpit.com.