There's nothing wrong with the sink itself, but it's awfully close to the toilet! There are 3.2 million microbes per square inch in the average toilet bowl, and all of those germs are propelled as far at 6 feet every time you flush. Those germs then settle on the floor, the sink, and yes — your toothbrush."
Or, you could actually just put the lid down before you flush. Honestly, folks, don't we have more important things to worry about?
"The worst place: Bathroom sink
There's nothing wrong with the sink itself, but it's awfully close to the toilet! There are 3.2 million microbes per square inch in the average toilet bowl, and all of those germs are propelled as far at 6 feet every time you flush. Those germs then settle on the floor, the sink, and yes — your toothbrush."
Or, you could actually just put the lid down before you flush. Honestly, folks, don't we have more important things to worry about?