DID YOU KNOW?
Here are some fun, surprising facts about the modern bathroom:
• The toilet uses less water than ever. Modern low-flow toilets use about 1.28 gallons per flush, compared to 5-7 gallons in older models.
• Toilets are cleaner than you think. Studies have found that many toilet seats are actually cleaner than bathroom door handles or smartphones (though washing hands still wins).
• Heated floors aren't new—but they're popular again. Radiant floor heating dates back to the Romans, but modern bathrooms have brought it back with smart thermostats.
• Japan leads bathroom tech. High-end toilets can include heated seats, bidets, air dryers, deodorizing systems, and music to mask sounds.
Bathroom fans are quiet on purpose now. Newer fans are rated for sound in "sones," and some are quieter than a whisper while still removing moisture.
• Mirrors can be smart. Modern mirrors may include LED lighting, anti-fog heating, Bluetooth speakers, clocks, and weather displays.
Showers beat baths for efficiency. A 5-minute shower typically uses less water than filling a bathtub, especially with modern showerheads.
Bathrooms became standard only in the 20th century. Indoor plumbing wasn't common in homes until the early 1900s.
• Touchless tech is growing fast. Motion-sensor faucets and flush systems help reduce germ spread and water waste.
Your bathroom is a humidity lab. That steam from showers is why modern bathrooms rely on special paints, tiles, and ventilation to prevent mold.
NOW TRY THESE PRACTICE QUIZZES:
Cleaning the house 1
Around the house 1
Around the bedroom/sleeping 1
Around the bedroom/sleeping 2
In the bathroom 1
Apartment (Renting)
Buying a house/apartment 1
Buying a house/apartment 2
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