Everything you didn’t know you needed to know about toilets

Check out some of the most unique toilets in the world, including one that costs $19 million. We’ve collected some wild stories about toilets that are sure to wow you. And we’ve included some practical tips on how to keep yours clean. Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly about the porcelain throne.

It has leg braces to keep astronauts from flying away when they’re trying to take care of business. The Space Toilet is also the first toilet ever to have a filter that separates waste form water and purifies the water for drinking! It’s the ultimate recycling machine, but it sure does cost.

Let it sit for about an hour to give the soda some time to wipe away the rings. Scrub it away with a toilet brush and flush to finish. Done! This is a great way to clean the toilet if you can manage to spare a can of Coke. 

Authorities had to evacuate houses in the area and the bomb squad was called in to gingerly remove the bomb from the toilet. They safely let it explode in a separate controlled underwater setting. We have no way of knowing how it got in a toilet but we’re sure whoever discovered it was shocked to find it and even more shocked to discover what it was.

Apparently the goal of these orange tentacle toilets was to attract tourists to Wellington. By looking at the red and orange steel tubes you would never know these were public bathrooms. If you’re ever in Wellington, New Zealand you can check out these unique bathrooms that are open 24 hours a day.

His girlfriend, Ginger Alden found him unconscious in the bathroom of his home in Graceland. The Graceland Estate is now a tourist museum but Elvis’s suite, including the bathroom he died in, is off-limits to the public.

In Europe they often refer to the toilet as the “loo”. You might have heard “the john” as well. “Hit the head” or “powder your nose” are other ways to express to people that you’re using the bathroom. There are hundreds of different ways to refer to the bathroom around the world.

We can imagine it is very unsettling to sit on the toilet and be able to peer down into a seemingly bottomless pit. It would feel as if you’re dangling over the hole while trying to use the bathroom! We like our feet planted firmly on the ground when we’re doing our business. Points for creativity, though!

It is hard to explain to kids where the toilet takes waste. They just see a flush and the water in the bowl disappears. This creative kid thought he would try to transport himself down the toilet to see where he might end up.

First soak the stone in warm water and wet the inside of the bowl to avoid scratches. Just scrub the stains away, flush, and say goodbye to the grime. If you use this technique, we definitely don’t recommend using the pumice on your skin after.

She overdosed on pills in the bathroom of her home and was found by her husband. As we’ve seen with many celebrities, the glitz and glam seen by the public is not always indicative of what’s going on behind the scenes. She is remembered for her impact on entertainment.

This particular toilet is made especially for the tallest man in the world or for Spiderman. We have to wonder if anyone has actually ventured to use this one or if it’s more for show than anything else.

We have seen people pass out sitting next to the toilet but we can’t imagine how this happened. And we don’t even want to think about how gross that floor is. Hopefully someone helped this girl get right side up after they snapped a pic. 

Soak some toilet paper in the vinegar and place it against the stain. Let that sit overnight to let the vinegar do its magic. Flush and rinse the toilet bowl and say goodbye to those stains! Full-strength vinegar will also work on tough stains if you don’t have white vinegar on hand.

Composting toilets are also commonly referred to as “dry toilets” because they don’t require water to flush. They compost human waste so it can be used for soil enrichment. These have gained popularity in Canada and will soon be seen all over the world.

At least you don’t have to share toilet paper! Wherever this toilet is we cannot imagine this is a fast way to make friends. Maybe you could high five your friend while you’re using the restroom. This has to be one of the most confusing toilet designs we’ve ever seen.

Stir together baking soda, citric acid, and your favorite scent of essential oils. Pack these into balls and keep them stored for when your toilet needs a clean. Toss one in the toilet bowl and let it fizzle to clean out any grime and leave a fresh and clean smell.

Adventurous mountain climbers and campers can stop by to use the restroom on their outdoor excursions. Use this restroom if you dare and be careful not to fall over the edge!

If you’ve ever wanted to climb some steps to get to your toilet, this is the place for you. The bars on the window behind the toilet only add to the bizarre design. This bathroom must have made it difficult to sell the house because we imagine most people do not want to walk up 3 stairs to use the bathroom.

They’re made of chemicals that are really harsh on the porcelain of your toilet bowl. This could eventually erode some of the important parts of your toilet. You then have to replace the pieces which are eroded and might need to call in a  plumber eventually. Avoid this headache by avoiding the toilet tablets.

It was also shocking to the family’s 2 kittens which the snake greeted! The snake headed straight for the kittens looking for a snack. Thankfully, there was a glass wall separating the animals and the kittens were safe from harm. Professionals came and removed the snake from the home and no one was harmed. 

If you get shipwrecked and happen to end up on this island, at least you will have a proper place to use the restroom. We can only speculate as to when or why this toilet was resurrected on this island. 

Let it sit for a good 30 minutes and then scrub the edges of the bowl for a little bit. You might want to pour some water on the sides to help flush out the product. Flush and enjoy a shiny grime-free toilet. 

But futuristic toilets cost. It can be mounted to the wall for $1,950 or can stand alone on the floor for $2,950. Its appeal is mostly aesthetic. If you want a toilet that doesn’t really look like a toilet, this one’s for you. It comes in gray and white.

There will usually be a pedal for running water or a bucket to wash down waste. You can find these kinds of toilets in various Asian countries.

Apparently, this will notify housekeeping that you need more toilet paper in case they missed the empty roll. Most of us probably don’t travel with red plastic cups, but if you do this is another way it will prove helpful.

It’s made of 10,000 toilets and is 16ft high. The artist Shu Yong used all pre-owned toilets to create this masterpiece. Maybe the idea came to him while using the bathroom. We can’t be sure but it serves as a fascinating tourist destination. 

The police were unable to identify where the money came from so the janitor was in for a huge surprise. The judge let him keep $76,000 as a reward for being honest about the find. Let this be a lesson to all of us to always be honest.

There will often be a tip dish for bathroom attendants and it is customary to leave $1 as a thank you. Sometimes, there might be a fee for toilet paper as well. Keep some cash with you when you travel to these places for when you use a public toilet.

They’ve made bidets to use water to wash and reduce toilet paper waste. They’ve even created toilet seats that are warm. The talking toilet is just the next step in revolutionizing the way we all use the restroom.

Perhaps the designer wanted to test people’s balance. The floor is actually completely flat but the black and white checkered pattern makes it appear like there is a giant hole right next to the toilet. It’s pretty trippy!

This swarovski crystal toilet costs a grand total of $75,000. If you want your bathroom to shimmer and shine this is definitely the toilet for you. This will certainly take a life of luxury to the next level.

It’s an optical illusion that kind of throws you off. We’re not sure if this is our favorite bathroom design because we don’t necessarily want to feel like there are other people in the bathroom with us. It’s supposed to be a private room. But it certainly is unique!

Buff the toilet handle with your cloth. Wipe down the outside of the seat and the tank to make them sparkle and shine. You can use this tactic on other bathroom fixtures. It works especially well for handles and faucets. 

Actually, the floor is an optical illusion so there’s no real danger here. We hate to disappoint the risk takers but the toilet and sink are not actually hanging over a pit. But whoever designed the thing definitely had adrenaline junkies in mind.