Why don't we have step-flushing toilets!?

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Automatic flushers either are too sensitive or not sensitive enough. Conventional lever flushers get grimy and unsanitary in public restrooms and no one wants to touch one. Why can't we just make a flushing toilet where all you have to do is step on a button or lever to flush the toilet? Its simple, reliable and you dont have to worry about getting grime on your hands (Obviously you should wash your hands anyway but its less you have to wash off).

boy boy · Accepted Answer

the idea is good ..but it could have long term problems ..in a dirty and wet area ..soon could clog ...majority of toilets sold in uk are now push button ..if your that concerned you could carry a blunt pencil around with you ..just press the button with the pencil

Anonymous · Answer

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Jeana · Answer

What I would like to see is weight sensitive floors in the stalls. Once you step out, FLUSH.

mr wenrich · Answer

some places have them

Art · Answer

Seen ém have fun cleaning that peddle if you think the tank handle gets bad.

Spock (rhp) · Answer

cost.  valve in the water supply line is fairly cheap -- not so elsewhere.

robert x · Answer

good idea

DeAnne · Answer

Many public restrooms and big box stores have step flush toilets.  If the store/church/library or whatever, ask them to please get them.

mustanger · Answer

Most public toilets I see have motion sensing automatic flushers. Only in some out of the way places do I see manual flushers.

Anonymous · Answer

We already do. They're very common in public toilets here.

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Why don't we have step-flushing toilets!?

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