A Western toilet has a toilet tank attached directly to the toilet bowl, which holds and then removes any human waste with a flush of the water tank. Attached to the bowl is the toilet seat and the lid. To clean a western toilet, we recommend using a strong strong disinfectant, such as Harpic Power Plus, as follows:

Now that you know how to safely use a western toilet, here are some equally important rules for when we use public toilets (such as the ones in an office or a restaurant): Always leave the toilet cubicle clean and tidy for the next person who uses it. Lock the toilet door properly when you are inside.

A Western toilet has a toilet tank attached directly to the toilet bowl, which is full of water and then, when flushed, removes any human waste. Attached to the bowl is the toilet seat and the lid. Another noticeable difference is that Western toilets should have toilet paper near-by, either on the wall or on a toilet roll holder on the floor.

Sit directly on the toilet seat – do not stand or squat on it. Use the toilet paper provided to wipe away excess waste and throw it in the dustbin. Flush the toilet with your hand to remove waste from the toilet. If the flush does not work, speak to the toilet attendant when in a public place. Use the sink to wash only your hands.