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The dream of the self-cleaning bathroom

Posted 01.27.2006 by SamDamnit
Just imagine. No more mildew, no more fungus, and no more poo streaks. The scientists at University of New South Wales hope to make bathroom cleaning a breeze. Starting with titanium dioxide nanoparticles that absorb UVA light (sunlight) to activate oxidizing electrons, they hope to take this technology currently used in self-cleaning windows and tweak the particles so that they can be activated by higher spectrums of light -- like sputtering neon tubes. Once that is achieved, we are well on our way to a hands-off bathroom cleaning solution.

This begs the question: what about the toilet bowl? ABC News of Australia totally dropped the ball on the most important part of the story. That is why PoopReport is such an integral part of the blogosphere -- somebody has to catch the crap that these other journalists refuse to touch.

This self-cleaning process relies on light. But there is not much light in the toilet bowl. Even if the toilet lid is left open, the nasty under-ridge of the rim is not going to get any light. That is why I think these eggheads should hook up with the people at Johnny Light.

Watch the video on their site. The Johnny Light currently shines from between the lid hinges -- but I don't see why it couldn't be hung in the bowl, like those clip-on toilet bowl cleaners. Even better, the light could be built in to the nanoparticle-coated porcelain bowl. This could be the greatest thing since flushable toilets.

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Cracktacular (228) -- 01.27.2006

Thanks for bringing this to light, Sam. We should all strive to combine our powers for good rather than evil. If they do make a toilet that really does clean itself, sign me up.

SamDamnit (1192) -- 01.27.2006

This is my first report for the news wire. I am very happy with the editing. I hope to contribute more along these lines. Thank you for your support, Cracky.

SamDamnit!
Rectum Rector
of
The Church of Poop
http://www.myspace.com/saintcarnivean

Yellek0711 (not verified) -- 01.27.2006

I love the idea of the lighted toilet, though I have a young son and I'm just sure that will be another reason for him to try to get into the toilet bowl.
As a mother who works full time, the dream of a self cleaning bathroom would be a dream that should come true!

MadMark (not verified) -- 01.27.2006

Nice story. There are self flushing toilets, so why not self cleaning?

SamDamnit (1192) -- 01.27.2006

I had not considered the attractive nuisance aspect of a lit toilet bowl. I wonder if it would attract insects too.

SamDamnit!
Rectum Rector
of
The Church of Poop
http://www.myspace.com/saintcarnivean

Miss Louisa (not verified) -- 01.27.2006

Hooray for poop and bodily functions that keep us with something to laugh about for years of not decades and/or millenia!

Rachel (not verified) -- 01.27.2006

SamDamnit is a GENIUS.

Meth Oozalaa (not verified) -- 01.27.2006

Brilliant! A neon glowing bowl that never needs to be cleaned. Somebody needs to inform Glenn Danzig as it goes along with his creepy decor. Also, weight lifters take bonified dumps of death due to the suppliments they drink or slam into their veins. Ever seen the toilets at a gym? Sweet Jesus. Whey powder induced fecal blast. I've even seen them hit the walls, on more than one occasion.

For the sake of Danzig's maid, send him this info at once.

The Dumpster (2506) -- 01.27.2006

The green cloud emitting from the pictured bowl when opened reminds me of my own commode; however in my case it is not a sign of cleanliness, but a warning to the wallpaper to hang on for dear life.

Another good piece of legwork, Sam!

suzy speculum (not verified) -- 01.27.2006

I like the glowing toilet idea; it could serve as night light for my toddler.
Generally I think there is too much obsession with cleanliness; this site makes me wonder sometimes.
Thanks!

SamDamnit (1192) -- 01.27.2006

Perhaps I should investigate this gym bathroom thing. It sounds horrible.

SamDamnit!
Rectum Rector
of
The Church of Poop
http://www.myspace.com/saintcarnivean

mary mary (2) -- 01.27.2006

Sam, your toilet is gross. I am happy that you have found a solution. Now my weekends are free! Free, at last!

Fart Poopie (1254) -- 01.27.2006

Sam, I don't think it will attract insects if you keep the lid closed. Unlike the Jonny Glow (glow in the dark strips), the Johny Light will only stay lit when the seat is up.

KeepOnCrappin (550) -- 01.27.2006

Wait, so theres a johhny light AND a johhny glow?

SamDamnit (1192) -- 01.27.2006

This is turning in to a consumer report.

Mary Mary, I am so glad that you have joined the Poop Report. I hope you realize that the self cleaning toilet is not some thing that I can go out and buy, just yet. I'll go and get one of those 2,000 flushes things. The blue water might cover up the brown grunge stains.

SamDamnit!
Rectum Rector
of
The Church of Poop
http://www.myspace.com/saintcarnivean

Bunga Din (1239) -- 01.28.2006

Sam, you've told us that Mary Mary's poo smells of nothing but roses, she's joined Poopreport, you now have a clean toilet, let me just say all these signs add up to an auspicious coupling. I say Damnit SamDamnit Marry Mary Mary!

SamDamnit (1192) -- 01.28.2006

Oh shit!

SamDamnit!
Rectum Rector
of
The Church of Poop
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The Dumpster (2506) -- 01.28.2006

"Mary had a little Sam.
Little Sam, little Sam,
And ev'rywhere that Mary went,
That Sam was sure to go!"

SamDamnit (1192) -- 01.28.2006

In a sense, Mary Mary and I are already married. We don't put much stock in religion and don't care much for the state. We reckon we don't want either of them involved in our love life. We also reckon that we will be together 'til death do us fart.

SamDamnit!
Rectum Rector
of
The Church of Poop
http://www.myspace.com/saintcarnivean

mom (3) -- 01.28.2006

Sam Damnit, you are exceptionally funny and a damn good reporter. How you were able to put together these two toilet bowl related items in such a clever fashion is beyond me. Very impressive. Keep it up.

mom (3) -- 01.28.2006

Sam, keep it up.

The Dumpster (2506) -- 01.28.2006

mom, keep it up.

KeepOnCrappin (550) -- 01.28.2006

All of you, keep it up.

The Dumpster (2506) -- 01.28.2006

KOC, give it up.

Great comment! +1 point
SamDamnit (1192) -- 01.28.2006

I'm throwing up!

SamDamnit!
Rectum Rector
of
The Church of Poop
http://www.myspace.com/saintcarnivean

Poop Shooter (597) -- 01.29.2006

Thats one awesome toilet. To think if I owned one, my wife would never ever again yell at me to clean the shitter! Ahhh.... such a fantasy that is! Poop Shooter

Lame comment! -1 point
KeepOnCrappin (550) -- 01.29.2006

Shut the fuck up,

dumpster. Im on a roll here.

Fart Poopie (1254) -- 01.30.2006

Wow, this thread has it all! Kudos to the author, glow in the dark toilets, matchmaking, and vomit!

I love PoopReport.

*sheds a tear*

Lame comment!
Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 03.05.2008

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