The toilet seat is an essential element for your toilet. But how to choose the right one for your needs and WC? You must take certain criteria into consideration. We’ve summarized them here to make it easier for you.
Dimensions and how to measure the toilet seat?
The size of the toilet seat is the essential criteria in choosing the one that suits you best. In fact, choosing the correct size will allow you to install it without any problem. Luckily, there is a standard size that fits most toilets.
However, if your toilet has a particular size, measure the distance between the fixing holes (called center distance), the length of your bowl, then the width of your bowl. When you have taken these three measurements, all you need to do is take a toilet seat of identical sizes.
Which material to choose?
There are many materials that toilet seats come in, with different finishing touches. Here are a few that are popular and their benefits:
- Wooden : this material consists of compressed wood, which has the advantage of heating quickly. It is popular for its comfort and durability. Its price is generally between 15 and 150 €.
- The Duroplast : This material is very commonly used for the design of seats. It is very resistant to corrosive products and UV light. This material is a compressed plastic, that has other fibers in it to reinforce it. Therefore, it is strong, light, scratch resistant and antibacterial.
- Plastic : it can have different compositions, each with its own properties, such as solidity, scratch resistance or ease of cleaning. Its specificity: it is the most hygienic!
- Resin : This material is particularly resistant and often has flexible pads to ensure the longevity of the bowl. In addition, it is a recyclable material and can be thermoplastic. The first is sturdy and durable and the second is very easy to maintain and has a high strength.
How to clean the toilet seat?
First of all, dedicate a sponge to cleaning your bowl for better hygiene. Then you just need to rub the top and bottom of the toilet seat with cleaning products, or with a home made ones. You can combine soapy water with white vinegar. You need about half a glass of vinegar per liter of water.
Seat options and their advantages
One of the most popular options that will improve the value of your home is the soft close seat. This option allows an assisted descent of the toilet seat thanks to special hinges. The hinges lower the seat slowly and quietly just by manually initiating the descent.
With this function, the hinges are replaced by a small plastic tube filled with silicone. Thanks to a friction process, this slows down the fall of the toilet seat and removes unpleasant falling noises.
Quick release toilet seats is also a technology that you will not want to miss. These seats can be removed completely from the bowl and be placed back in a matter of seconds. This technology facilitates easy cleaning. Because you can completely remove the seat, all of the corners of the bowl can be cleaned.
How to fit a toilet seat ?
Nothing’s easier ! In 10 minutes, you’re done .
First, take out all the items and read the instructions. Then take the fixing kit supplied with your seat.
Then, slide the threaded rods of the seat into the holes provided for this purpose. After that, position the seat on the rods under the bowl, then the nuts. Finally, tighten everything properly once they are in the right position and you’re done.
Now choosing a seat shouldn’t be an overwhelming task! We hope you enjoyed this article. If you still have questions, do not hesitate to write to us in the comments.
