🚽😳 You Might Be Picking the Dirtiest Stall in Public Restrooms
🚽😳 Think the farthest bathroom stall is the cleanest? Think again. A new poll shows most people head straight to the back—but studies suggest those stalls may actually be the dirtiest. Here’s what you should know before your next restroom stop. 🦠
3/24/20261 min read
Picture this: You walk into a public restroom… and somehow, all five stalls are open. 🙌
Feels like you just hit the jackpot, right?
But according to a new poll, the stall most people instinctively choose might actually be the dirtiest one in the entire bathroom. 😬
🚪 Most People Head Straight to the Back
When asked which stall they’d pick, here’s how people answered:
43% chose stall #5 (the one farthest from the entrance)
21% picked #4
19% went with #1 (closest to the door)
11% chose #2
6% picked the middle stall (#3)
So yeah… most people are heading straight for the back like it’s the VIP section. 🚽✨
🦠 But Here’s the Gross Part…
If you’ve ever watched MythBusters, you might already know where this is going.
In one of their experiments, they found that the stalls farthest from the entrance actually had MORE bacteria.
Why?
Because they’re used more often.
People assume the back stalls are cleaner… so everyone picks them… which ends up making them the dirtiest over time. 🤯
🏆 The Cleanest Choice Might Surprise You
That means the stall closest to the entrance — the one most people avoid — might actually be your best bet.
Only 19% of people chose stall #1, but they may secretly be the real winners here. 🏆
🤔 The Takeaway
Next time you walk into a public restroom and everything’s open, don’t just follow your instincts.
Your brain might say:👉 “Go to the farthest stall, it’s cleaner!”
But science says:👉 “Yeah… so does everyone else.” 😅
So the real question is…
Are you sticking with your go-to stall… or switching it up now? 🚽👀