You might think this is just a silly preference, but scientists and hygiene experts have actually studied this! And their findings give a huge boost to one specific side.
According to researchers, Team Over (Option 2) is much cleaner and more hygienic.
Why hygiene experts love the “Over” method:
When the paper hangs over the front, your fingers only touch the exact pieces of paper you are going to use. However, when the paper hangs “under” against the wall, your knuckles and fingers are much more likely to brush against the bathroom wall or the holder itself when you try to reach for it.
Because bathroom walls can harbor hidden bacteria, touching the wall every time you reach for paper can spread germs. So, if you want to keep your hands as clean as possible, hanging it over the front is the healthier choice!
The Final Verdict: What History Tells Us
Now, let’s settle the argument with the ultimate piece of truth. If you want to know the truly correct way to hang toilet paper, we have to look back in time to the person who invented it.
Meet Seth Wheeler, an inventor from the late 19th century. On Business Date: September 15, 1891, Wheeler officially patented the toilet paper roll with perforations (the little dotted lines that allow you to tear the paper easily).
When inventors register a patent, they have to include a detailed drawing of how their invention is supposed to be used. Guess what Wheeler’s official 1891 patent drawing showed?
The 1891 Patent Proof
