• February 22, 2023

During your travels, you may have noticed that public toilets are very different from the ones you have at home. Usually, the toilets in our own homes have comfortable oval or round seats. However, not all toilets have that traditional shape of the toilet. Some public toilet seats have a rather distinctive and incomplete U shape. Of course, there are some reasons behind this change, mainly hygiene. This unique toilet seat is known as a front-loading toilet seat, and it is the preferred choice for most public restrooms due to the American Standard National Plumbing Code. This toilet dates back nearly 70 years to 1955. In 1973, the Uniform Plumbing Code further mainstreamed U-shaped toilet seats. The code states: "Toilets shall be of smooth, non-absorbent material. All toilets intended for public use shall be front-loading." The whole idea behind this is obviously hygiene, since the number of people sitting on a public toilet seat on any given day is not a number we want to know. But with these U-shaped seats, there's less surface area for bacteria to grow on, so less contact with your lower body.

• February 15, 2023

The average life of a regular toilet is between 15 to 30 years. While this is true, you need to remember that no matter how well maintained your choice is, age will eventually catch up with it. Indeed, how long your toilet will last will depend on how often you use and maintain it. Since these fixtures don't have an expiry date, it is usually hard to detect whether your toilet is old and needs a replacement. The good news, however, is that in most cases, your toilet will probably let you know when it is time to let it go. Take a look at some common signs that your toilet is too old and will soon need replacing. 1. Regular clogging and constant repairs. If you unclog your toilet frequently, if you call a plumber too often, take it as a sign that you need to find a suitable replacement for your old toilet. Other than costing you a lot of money in the long run, recurring toilet problems will also reduce the quality of your life. 2. Continuous flush and higher water bill. It is usual for the water to run for a few minutes right after flushing; however, if the flush never ends, there is a trouble. In such scenarios, the flapper valve is not sealing. Older, broken, and less efficient toilets will use more water to get the job done compared to their newer counterparts. So if you recently have an unusually high water bill, have your old toilet checked by a plumber; you may need to install a new one to save on water bills. 3. Cracks on the tank or bowl and toilet leaks. Older toilets eventually develop cracks that can easily bring about a leak. While noticing a crack in the bowl is not easy, the first sign should be a puddle of water at the toilet's base. Whether you need to repair or replace your toilet depends entirely on the crack's position. 4. A wobbly toilet. An unstable and wobbly toilet might indicate loose parts that occur gradually over the years. However, if tightening a few screws doesn't address the issue, the floor underneath may be compromised because of water damage. Your old equipment may slowly leak onto the floor beneath.

• February 08, 2023

Reports and Insights has added a new market research report to its database entitled "Bidet Seat Market: Opportunity Analysis and Future Assessment 2023-2030" which further provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the bidet market and the market's compound growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2030 Key Insights. Global bidet market, by bidet type (electronic bidet, non-electronic bidet), by end-use industry (residential, commercial) and by region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, & Africa) is expected to grow at a significant CAGR for the period between 2023 and 2030. The bidet market size is also available in different varieties, including electronic and non-electronic bidets, wherein electronic bidets are technologically advanced bidets with innumerable progressive features comprising self-cleaning, heated seats, warm water function, and female wash. The female wash assists women in adjusting the spray nozzles to their requirements. Consumer-friendly as well as environment-friendly bidet features are anticipated to boost its market growth in the upcoming years. Increasing commercial construction activities and rising awareness regarding environmental safety and proper sanitation are driving people to shift from traditional toilet seats to bidet seats. As a result, the global bidet seat market is estimated to witness significant growth over the forecast period. Whether you are a sanitary ware supplier or retailer, we recommend seizing opportunities. Oceanwell specialises in providing various bidet and toilet seat matching solutions to clients around the world, looking forward to your enquiry!

• February 01, 2023

What do you know about the history of the toilet? The earliest known toilets date back to ancient Mesopotamia, some 5,000 years ago. According to the Nature magazine, these simple pit toilets were lined with a series of long ceramic tubes that prevented the solid contents from seeping into the surrounding soil, while also allowing liquids to slowly seep out through small holes. More complex toilets first appeared nearly a millennium later in the ancient Minoan civilisation. These public toilets show the first evidence of water being used to carry away waste, a practice that was later accepted by the Romans. Although Roman toilets were very similar to their Greek predecessors in that they were rows of perforated benches located above the sewers, they did have one sophisticated innovation, which was centralised plumbing. This meant that instead of each individual washing their waste with water from a nearby ceramic pot, all the unwanted material was conveyed by slow-moving water to a centralised sewer where the waste was flushed into the same river. The first modern flushing toilet Ajax was devised in 1596 by an Englishman, Sir John Harington,  a courtier to Queen Elizabeth I. It reportedly required 7.5 gallons (28 litres) of water to flush and notoriously lacked an S-bend, which meant that odours could waft back into the room without being curbed. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Ajax never really caught on with the public. In 1775, Scottish inventor Alexander Cumming filed the first patent for a flushing toilet. His design included an S-bend and a more complex valve system, similar to those found in today's toilets. Since then, toilets have developed increasingly modern and gradually they have become strongly associated with technology, greatly enhancing the quality of people's lives.

• January 11, 2023

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Oceanwell will be on holiday from 14th January to 28th January. Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, is the largest and most important traditional festival for the Chinese people. Just like Christmas in the West, Chinese New Year is a time for family reunion. The traditional Chinese zodiac attaches one of 12 animal signs to each lunar year in a cycle. 2023 is the year of the Rabbit. The year of the Rabbit is one in which past endeavors will be generously rewarded. All the seeds of effort we have sown shall finally bear tasty fruit, which gives us still greater confidence as we continue our way forward. A New Year means a brand-new chapter. We at Oceanwell may you have good luck and greater success in the coming year, may the New Year outshine the past and wishing you all the blessings of a beautiful season.

• January 04, 2023

In a new experiment using bright green lasers and camera equipment, scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder were able to see airborne particles invisible to the naked eye. These particles are sprayed into the air when the lidless toilet is flushed. While researchers have known for more than 60 years that these tiny particles are released into the air during flushing, this study, published in Scientific Reports, is the first to directly visualize them, enabling measurements of how fast and how far the particles travel. Here's the worrying part: These particles can transmit pathogens, including bacteria, viruses or other microbes, that can cause disease. In just eight seconds, the particles shot out at a rocket speed of 6.6 feet per second, reaching 4.9 feet above the toilet, with larger droplets appearing to land on the surface within seconds, while smaller droplets, the scientists report. The drops seem to linger in the air for a period of minutes or even longer. The researchers point to the importance of understanding the effects of these particles to mitigate exposure. "If it's something you can't see, it's easy to pretend it doesn't exist. But once you see these videos, you'll never think about toilet flushing the same way again,"