Toilets

Toilets Around The World: A Visual Tour of Global Sanitation Practices

Toilets around the world range from pit latrines and squat toilets to Japanese smart toilets, while 3.4 billion people still lack safe toilets.

Most powerful flushing toilets: the American Standard Champion 4 tops MaP tests at 1,000 g; the TOTO Drake and Ultramax II offer value and low flow.

Toilet repair kits compared: Korky and Fluidmaster flapper and fill valve kits, plus how to diagnose a running toilet with a simple dye test.

The best one-piece toilet for most homes is the Toto Ultramax II, a 1.28 gpf Universal Height model. Compare it with Champion-4 and WASHLET+ picks.

Potty training tips: most kids start between ages 2 and 3. Watch for readiness signs, pick a stable potty chair, keep a routine and praise progress.

The most comfortable toilet seats: an oversized Big John, a heated Brondell LumaWarm, or a TOTO Washlet bidet seat with warm water and a dryer.

The best portable camping toilet for most trips is the Green Elephant folding commode; for RVs, try the Camco 41541. Plus safe waste disposal tips.