I always hated this cheap plastic one we had, if you shifted it would slide around and the little feet would slide off the rim. So I went to Lowe’s and bought a wood one, then installed it. It’s much better.

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      Mine won’t get any tighter and it slides. I would fix it but I’m renting and I’m not doing my landlord any favors as I’m about to move anyhow.

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      Yeah I tried it. It really was just a really cheap seat.

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    While the seat is off I recommend installing a bidet, they hook up right to the water at the back of the toilet. 10/10 recommend.

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    Hey we did this a couple months ago. For the first time in my life I am the proud owner of a soft-close toilet seat.

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    Just a warning: check what cleaners are compatible with your new toilet seat. I used the same bleach I normally use on my new wooden seat and now my toilet is all streaked and discolored because the paint was removed. I’m going to try a spray-on enamel oil-based paint at some point to try to repair (after stripping and sanding), but better to not have to do this at first.

    Most likely, I’m using stronger stuff than I need to anyway and I should switch cleaners. You shouldn’t need to clean “99.99+% of viruses and bacteria” on your personal toilet seat because you and your family will spread those to each other through other means than your butts.

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      Yeah if you’re stripping paint, you might be going a little too hardcore there.

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        It was just the Chlorox bathroom cleaner, so nothing that might be considered industrial strength. I think an all-purpose cleaner or maybe some Castile soap may be enough.

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    I’ve been meaning to get the one that glides closed instead of slams/has to be guided down. I had one at my old place and was too lazy to uninstall it come moving time. I regret that every day.

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      Those are like $20. Just get a new one 😅

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    Have you ever popped the toilet seat and lid off and put it in the dishwasher?

    It gets nice and clean but I wouldn’t recommend doing that with a wooden one.