Why Closing the Toilet Lid Matters: Feng Shui + Hygiene Benefits

Why Closing the Toilet Lid Matters: Feng Shui + Hygiene Benefits

Beginner • fengshuiism

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Let’s Keep It Real

The toilet is your home’s “drainage outlet”—where water (and energy) exits.


The Habit to Consider 🚽

Flushing without closing the lid.

Physical Perspective

Bacterial aerosols can spread throughout the bathroom.

Feng Shui Perspective

Toilet water represents “outgoing water”—energy flowing away.

An open toilet is like an open drain, allowing energy to escape continuously.


💡 Golden Tip

Consider making it a habit to close the lid before flushing. It’s good feng shui practice and keeps your bathroom more hygienic.


Feng Shui Practice

A simple habit to try:

  1. Close the lid before flushing
  2. Share this practice with household members
  3. After about 21 days, it becomes automatic

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