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to think dh is disgusting taking the iPad into the loo when he has a poo?

76 replies

CocktailQueen · 21/11/2013 09:13

I asked where the iPad was, he lied and said it was in his office and then wouldn't let me stay while he 'looked' for it - he was obviously embarrassed that I'd caught him. Is it just me or is that disgusting??? I don't want it now. He says he wasn't using it, was just carrying it when he needed to go to the loo but wtf? Why not leave it in the office/the lounge/wherever he was using it? Yuk.

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Crowler · 21/11/2013 09:42

I think I read you're not supposed to put the lid down because it creates extra "force" in the cracks which allow "particulates" to escape?

phantomhairpuller · 21/11/2013 09:45

Good god some people are precious Confused

DawnOfTheDee · 21/11/2013 09:50

Oooh i'd never heard that Crowler - I really don't want to be forcing any cracks! Shock

There's a high shelf thingy in my bathroom which i put the tablet on while i put the lid down and flush.

Maybe from now on I should sort of hold the lid halfway down so the bum germs don't get onto my toothbrush but equally i don't create a forceful puff of bum germs. I'd turn my face away obvs..... Grin

kotinka · 21/11/2013 09:55

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Crowler · 21/11/2013 09:57

Look to Japan for guidance.

LaRegina · 21/11/2013 10:01

I don't see the problem as long as he doesn't use it to wipe his bum.

ALittleBitOfMagic · 21/11/2013 10:04

Urgh my dh does this and I used to moan about it all the time "yuk who does that it's disgusting"

He took great delight in showing me Paul Rudd on the promo poster for "This is 40" - sitting on the toilet with the iPad !! I just huff now Grin

IsItMeOr · 21/11/2013 10:08

Meh, it's just the same as reading in the loo. You don't do it between wiping and washing.

I use my Kindle, which I guess is similar. I put it by the sink before wiping and washing.

I suspect the poo on phones is because some people don't wash their hands at all after going to the loo. Now that's something worth getting het up about.

FeetUpUnitilChristmas · 21/11/2013 10:10

Everyone in this household does it, but they do each gave their own device.

EBearhug · 21/11/2013 10:12

I go over mine with a screenwipe from time to time, mostly because of greasy finger marks, but it'll do for other invisibilities.

BettySwollocksandaCrustyRack · 21/11/2013 10:33

YABU -I love to candy crush whilst going for a poo!! :)

needaholidaynow · 21/11/2013 10:54

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AlbertJadoono · 21/11/2013 11:00

I love the 21st Century, can you imagine how you'd explan to someone 100 years ago that you could buy things from a shop whilst at the same time taking a shit.

Its amazing.

AryaofhouseSnark · 21/11/2013 11:00

I thought everybody did it.

FortyDoorsToNowhere · 21/11/2013 11:12

i take my iphone to the loo with me

www.upi.com/Odd_News/2012/06/13/People-on-the-toilet-embrace-iPoo-app/UPI-23001339616993/

Bowlersarm · 21/11/2013 11:15

Don't see a problem personally. As long as he doesn't wipe his bum with it, that is.

nennypops · 21/11/2013 11:21

Gawd, some people on mn are so terrified of what goes on in the loo that it's a wonder they don't go into their bathrooms in a sterile bubble with a tastefully cut-out section for the bum.

GaryTheTankEngine · 21/11/2013 11:23

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Bettercallsaul1 · 21/11/2013 11:32

I would advise a good dose of prunes rather than having to take the IPad into the loo for extended periods of time.

StillaChocoholic · 21/11/2013 11:35

Well now you've all made me need the loo!

I play on my iPad whilst doing my business then put it on the windowsill behind me then flush, wash hands, dry hands, get iPad and done. Don't think that's too bad. Seat goes down when flushing as well but looks like I'll have to rethink that!

Topseyt · 21/11/2013 11:36

Not a problem to me. You aren't going to wipe your bum with it.

No different to reading a book or newspaper in there. They must get poo particles on them too, but few people ever mention that.

Just keep to reasonable personal hygiene rules - close the lid to flush, wash your hands, change the towel regularly and clean the loo regularly too. Other than that, we do have an immune system you know!!!! A peck of dirt and all of that .....

OddFodd · 21/11/2013 11:42

I expect he lied to you because he knew you'd over-react in such a ridiculous way :o

As long as he shuts the lid before he flushes (which I hope everyone does), there's really nothing wrong with it

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 21/11/2013 11:50

Scientific studies have shown that toothbrushes in the bathroom are indeed covered with a sprinkling of poo particles. They also showed that toothbrushes stored elsewhere in the house were also covered with a sprinkling of poo particles.

YABU

dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/mythbusters-database/fecal-matter-on-toothbrush.htm

TEEARDIS · 21/11/2013 12:11

Do you change your clothes every time you wear them into the loo?

No?

What's the difference?

sashh · 21/11/2013 13:37

Maybe there was a new method of pooing on youtube he wanted to try out.