toilet seat

This is a fine toilet seat, perfectly serivceable, stylish, comfortable and has an effective self-closing mechanism. Yes, it appears to be made of flimsy plastic. No, it is not, in reality, flimsy. Great deal that’s been working well in my 2d bathroom for the past 7 months.

KOHLER 4636-RL-0 Cachet ReadyLatch Quiet Close Elongated Toilet Seat, White

This is a fine toilet seat, perfectly serivceable, stylish, comfortable and has an effective self-closing mechanism. Yes, it appears to be made of flimsy plastic. No, it is not, in reality, flimsy. Great deal that’s been working well in my 2d bathroom for the past 7 months.
Call it a curse, but I definitely swivel when I am using the bathroom. Whether it be to get blood flow to my legs, or to wipe my nether regions on either side. Either way, rocking back and forth even when you have food poisoning… Every single freaking time, and four separate houses, I have broken the toilet seat. Is sturdy, gorgeous, and comfy. I never thought I would leave a toilet seat review. This is worth the money
I bought this toilet seat after doing extensive research primarily based on reviews. The toilet seat was so easy to install which was removing by removing the bolts from the old, cleaning the area & reattaching the new. The difference with this seat is the hole is a tad wider so it allows you to position it in the right place. I inserted one screw, slightly tightened the bolt and did the same on the other side. By not tightening them completely, it allowed me to ensure the seat was positioned correctly. It is also nice having the soft close lid which my old seat also had. One of the nice things I noticed on every toilet seat I looked at on Amazon is there are instructions on how to measure prior to purchasing a new seat & instructions on the installation although if you can use a screw driver & either use plyers or able to hand tighten, it’s an easy task.

MAYFAIR 1843SLOW 000 Lannon Toilet Seat will Slow Close and Never Loosen, ELONGATED, Durable Enameled Wood, White

This is very solid, and the slow closure mechanism works good,, but maybe a little too good. I would rather have a slow closing toilet seat, as opposed to one that slams closed, with a loud bang. This might even be adjustable, but it closes so slow, you might need to give it a little nudge, but still better than the alternative.

I have not had any problems with the finish coming off, but I owe that to the other reviewers, that mentioned that issue. I use a very gentle soapy water, to clean it, with a germicidal soap, and it still looks brand new. I could see how using a very strong cleaning product could be too harsh, but I think I will try one of the citrus based products, just to see what happens. It does look good, not that a toilet seat needs to look good, but it certainly doesn’t look bad. It is a stark color, which is totally appropriate.

My tiny issue, which is an acceptable trade off, but might not be for everyone, is as follows. There are toilet seats that are installed from just the top of the toilet, which is what I thought this was. This is the type that you can tighten from the top, but you do need to place the bottom fasteners, from the bottom. I was replacing one that you could completely installed from the top, and then you could tighten it from just the top, but that created the situation where you had to tighten it, way too frequently.

Everything is relative, and the old one required tightening from the top, which took all of about a minute, but perhaps every few months. It was quick and easy, but became annoying. This promises to stay tight, and I actually waited to see for myself, and it hasn’t loosened at all, and is exactly as tightly installed as the day I installed it. I ordered it, and took everything out of the box, including the hardware, and I was replacing the older one, that was broken. I am sure I could have returned it, but I figured I would just install it, even though you do need to get to the bottom, for a few moments. The only reason this even mattered was there is very little room between the wall, on one side, and the vanity, on the other side, in my guest bathroom, so it is a little tight to get underneath. With that said, I would do it again, in a second, because the full top only installation type does loosen. The 5 minutes of getting under it was well worth it, to install it, and forget it. No more retightening necessary.

I agree with the other reviewers that mentioned it is not perfect for comfort, but no more, or less than any other solid hardwood seat. I gave up on the cushioned ones, along time ago, because they are usually somewhat flimsy, and harder to keep perfectly clean. Maybe there are better cushioned ones available now, but this was perfect for my needs. As long as you have room to get the bottom fasteners on, from the bottom, this was a great choice.

Turns out they’re incredibly easy to install and it turned out that my old toilet seat and toilet itself really needed a deep clean in the hidden crevices anyway. Never realized this, but stuff really builds up there and so the deep clean felt really rewarding. This new toilet seat is great because it’s sturdy, adds height, is easy to clean, is adjustable on a hinge that lets you position it forward or back of the bolts, and it lowers slowly and silently. My only suggestion to the manufacturer would be to make shorter bolts with a smaller bolt head. The ones that come with this seat are T-shaped and wouldn’t screw on past the wide part of the shape of the toilet, so I had to use the ones from my old toilet seat, which are more narrow (think: hexagonal head). With this adjustment, the product would be perfect!

Bemis 1500EC 390 Lift-Off Wood Elongated Toilet Seat, 1 Pack, Cotton White

Great product! To save a lot of wasted time watch the video first then follow the steps in the pdf directions.
At first we put the bolts through the seat but the covers would not clip on. I then found the video in the product support area and it shows to put the bolts on first, then attach the seat over the bolts, then snap on the covers. If you follow those steps it takes 5 minutes to install.
We just ordered another for a 2nd toilet. The seat is very good quality and solid, not cheap plastic.
This is a wood toilet seat. So a bit heaver than I was expecting. However, it made installation of screws for standoffs possible (no stickers that fall off) … which was needed after installing a luxe 185 bidet (awesome).

With the silicone based standoffs installed, the seat is not perfectly balanced and does not feel as heavy.

The big thing with this lid is the way it installed to the toilet. Some obsolutely TOP NOTCH hardware makes installed and removal (for cleaner) A BREEZE.

For the price, this way better than the plastic lids we have bought in the past.

It does not have SLOW CLOSE, so be aware if someone drops the lid … it’s not a good idea.

But overall, great toilet seat and good quality … the wood construction make installed bumpers possible, so a perfect choice if you installing a bidet (which raises the lid and will break the lid if you do not balance the sides and front with bumpers).

but this one is pretty fantastic. Most seats start getting loose after a few months. This seat, all you have to do is twist the knobs ON THE TOP and it tightens. Yes, a genius put the knobs on top so I don’t have to reach underneath to tighten the bolt (after initial installation) every
time the seat starts to wiggle. Great design at the right price. I’ve replaced 4 seats in two homes with these!

Bemis 1500EC 000 Toilet Seat with Easy Clean & Change Hinges, Elongated, Durable Enameled Wood, White

If you are overweight and, face it, the extra lbs take a toll on a flimsy toilet seat. I saw a review where the mom/dad of an autistic kid said this seat is safer for their kid who stands on the seat. That sold it for me. As a mom who knows moms of difficult-to-control autistic children, I know the workout they get, and the fear of their child getting hurt falling off an unstable toilet seat. My first implression is that this seat is solid and very sturdy, in spite of the plastic fasteners. And I mean VERY solid.
I bought this brand because I knew they made the church brand also that I had before and it was very good lasted over 5yrs until one of the plastic hinges broke. This new one has stronger hinges on it looks like an updated design compared to my old one. I Included a pic of the hinges. This company also makes Mayfair brand seats. They do NOT include instructions however you can go to toilet seats.com for that. They even have a video of the installation. I will say it was real easy to install but different than many. You screw the bolts in all the way first then when the bolts are tight slide the toilet seat into position and snap the cover closed. This design is so you can easily remove it like to clean it in the shower or something. It does say on the website to only use mild soap and water to clean! Nothing in an aerosol can like scrubbing bubbles! I’m sure you could clean it with it but may shorten the life of the finish. Overall I highly recommend the seat in you just want a simple ordinary toilet seat like you always had. If you need a soft closing seat this ain’t it. But this company does have them.
I bought this to replace the aging seat that came with our house 14 years ago, whose hinges had finally given out and broken.
This is aesthetically great. Nothing fancy, no special features, just a solid, not-cheap-feeling toilet seat.
The one commentable feature is the fastening system which took a moment to figure out. Rather than the traditional plastic bolts that fasten from underneath, this system has a locking mechanism on the top of the toilet which needs to be turned a quarter turn to unlock. Someone in my household has unlocked this by accident once already, but it hasn’t been a continuous problem. If it were, I would remove a star.
The normal use case for a toilet seat does not involve frequent removal and reinstallation, so, I don’t really see the benefit of having a “quick release” system. (I just leave mine attached to the toilet permanently, once installed… don’t you?) It’s innovative, but kind of pointless.
However, it’s more of a quirky thing to talk about in a product review, than an actual detriment. I’d buy this seat again.

KOHLER K-4647-0 Stonewood Molded-Wood with Color-Matched Plastic Hinges Elongated Toilet Seat, White

Our 20 year old round enameled wood seat had seen better days, and was in our guest room’s bathroom, so we needed a new one. Local big box stores only had plastic seats. This looked like the right thing, and it is the right thing. It is sturdy and the enameling is smooth and solid. The fact that the lid has to be pushed down to close is a bonus; the old one would just fall with a clatter if not lowered gently.

It fits our toilet just fine, and is super easy to attach. The only issue is that after I got the seat positioned just right I tightened the bolts, thought all was good, but it’s slewing a bit to one side after a week or so of use. It remains to be seen if this is an ongoing problem or if I can get it fastened more securely.
I went through a couple different toilet seats in the same price range & they were terrible- loosening frequently, seat shifting & breaking. I was looking for a seat with metal hardware & thought from the pics that this seat had metal hardware. It does not, however it has not loosened ever in the months since initially installing it. Comfortable – no sharp seams or edges. Good quality, would buy again.

Bemis B1888SLOW000 NextStep2 Elongated Closed-Front Toilet Seat with Soft Close White

The Mayfair NextStep2 Toilet Seat with Built-In Potty Training Seat is a great option for parents who are looking for a durable, easy-to-use toilet seat that can accommodate both children and adults. The seat is made of high-quality materials and is built to last. It also features a soft-close lid that prevents slamming and noise.

One of the best features of the Mayfair NextStep2 Toilet Seat is the built-in potty training seat. This seat is perfect for toddlers who are learning to use the toilet on their own. It is adjustable to fit most toilets and features a non-slip surface to keep your child safe. The potty training seat also attaches to the toilet seat with a magnet, so it is easy to remove and clean.

Overall, the Mayfair NextStep2 Toilet Seat with Built-In Potty Training Seat is a great option for parents who are looking for a durable, easy-to-use toilet seat that can accommodate both children and adults. The seat is made of high-quality materials and is built to last. It also features a soft-close lid that prevents slamming and noise. The built-in potty training seat is a great bonus and makes potty training a breeze.

Here are some of the pros and cons of the Mayfair NextStep2 Toilet Seat with Built-In Potty Training Seat:

Pros:

Durable
Easy to use
Soft-close lid
Built-in potty training seat
Affordable

This is a very high-quality seat. It is made of solid material, was easy to install, and fits perfectly. The kid seat snaps right in and will be easy to remove after we are done with it. It is held to the lid with a magnet, which is handy. The soft close feature works well, too. It has a quick-release feature to remove the whole assembly for a thorough cleaning. I have not tried this yet, but it looks promising. Overall, they thought of everything. Spend a couple of bucks more instead of buying the cheap off-brand stuff, and you will not be disappointed.

Hibbent Premium One Click Elongated Toilet Seat with Cover(Oval)- Easy Installation and Quick-Release for Easy Cleaning – Stable Hinge Design to prevent shifting – Soft Closed – White
I’ve been searching for a good toilet seat for DECADES, replacing most within a couple of years due to broken plastic hinges/bolts, or the finish going bad. I waited for 7 months of using the Hibbent One Click Elongated toilet seat to see how it did. So far – so good. In fact, I just purchased another one for the second bathroom.

The seat is very comfortable and sturdy, no slipping from side to side. I did need to tighten the bolts once after installation, but I think that was due to my being cautious and not getting them quite tight enough the first time. Regardless, it’s easy to tighten them. The bolts are stainless, not plastic, inside of rubber sleeves that have brass threads, so I have high hopes that they will not strip out or rust immediately. The wing nuts for the ends of the bolts are large, plastic covered, brass-colored metal. They are easy to hold in place while tightening the bolt from the top, so you only need one Phillips screwdriver to install the seat.

I didn’t really think the seat removal was that big of a deal when cleaning before buying this seat. I was very wrong. It’s great to be able to pop the seat off, stick it into the bathtub, spray it with cleaner and rinse using the showerhead. While it drips dry, I tackle cleaning the toilet. The cover to the bolts lifts off, so there isn’t any gross residue that seaps out later, leaving that little brown edge that is impossible to completely remove. I wash off the bolt cover in the sink, using the same spray, soak, rinse method with the faucet.

To replace the seat, I hold the sides of the seat and put my ndex fingers on each hole in the hinge so it’s easy to get the posts into them by feel. Once the seat is started onto the posts, I push the side button to let it slide down into place. Trying to hit the posts without using your fingers is a lot harder. Sometimes I don’t get it exactly lined up, so I gently rock it back and forth until it starts sliding down the posts.

The soft close didn’t take long to get used to. The only problem we have with that is that we tend to drop regular seats with a loud bang since we’ve gotten used to our soft closing seat. It’s sort of like when people walk into regular doors, expecting them to open themselves or waving at faucets instead of turning the handles.

The only negative thing I have to say is that the instructions are not the best. They included a second instruction sheet with color photos in my later purchase which helped a lot. The first time, I didn’t know that the bolt plate had to have the arms of the U pointing toward the tank and got it backwards (naturally). But it was obviously wrong pretty quickly and easy to correct.

Unfortunately, the Almond/Bone color – which is perfect for my 1980’s era toilets (Glidden Paint color “Parchment 40YY 70/138” is a match) – are not available at this time. They are only making white, so the second bathroom doesn’t really look as great as the master does, but too bad. If this is just a supply chain issue and they do come out with the Almond color again, I may replace the white one just for the looks. Or not.

FYI, when I went to register the toilet seat for the warranty, the website said it had to be done within 30 days of purchase, so don’t procrastinate.
This is a very nice toilet seat. We own 2 of these. One round and one elongated. The round one was just purchased since we really liked the elongated one. It installs slightly different than the elongated one. The first thing you do is throw away the instructions and watch the video instead. I found it necessary to put soap on the rubber bolts in order to force them through the holes on the ceramic part of the toilet. There are 2 bottom wing nuts that are never mentioned in the general instructions. I used both of those. Just watch the video and copy what they do. Only add the wing nuts to the bottom of the 2 bolts so the seat stays put and does not move around. Good luck!

Mayfair 847SLOW 000 Kendall Slow-Close, Removable Enameled Wood Toilet Seat

I needed a new toilet seat for my 65 year old “Standard” toilet (predecessor to American Standard). This seat is super solid and I love that you can sit on the lid when it is closed without it caving in.
I have never installed a toilet seat before and since I bought a returned item (is that gross?!), it did not come with instructions. Luckily it was still in the original packaging so all the bits and pieces were there.
It took me about 10 minutes to uninstall the old one and install this one. Again, I’ve never done this before and it would have gone quicker had I known what I was doing.
The whole contraption feels very stiff, but I’ve never had a slow close lid before, so maybe it’s supposed to be that way?
Overall I’m happy with this purchase.

Good seat that works well with the Luxe 185 Plus bidet. Note that the nylon bolts that come with it have 8 little tabs on them under the bolt head – I snipped those off with some wire snips to make it fit well with the bidet.

Not sure what is up with us but we have been buying top of the line wooden toilet seats in the big box store. We have been buying much the same one for around $70 and have now gone through about five of them I 8 years. Last one only lasted 3 months. So I gave in looked at issues and maybe not exactly the correct fit for my toilet many other people have had the same issue broken in almost exactly the same place. So I checked out this one it is much the same quality as the much more expensive seat but doesn’t have brushed nickel furnishings at the mount point. These seats are supposed to tighten up until the part snaps off so you then know exactly how much to tighten them which I think might be the problem with the more expensive one. Time will tell but so far it has lasted out excessive recent use.

Toilet seat Elongated with Slow Close Hinges, Four Bumpers Never Loosen and Easily Remove, Two Sets of Parts, Plastic, White

1 it was easy to install
2 it came with multiple mounting screws, but the simple plastic screws worked just fine on our Koehler toilet.
3 it is soft close, which is important in households where one is expected to lower the seat after use in the middle of the night.
4 it is comfortable. It does have a smaller opening than our old seat, but that doesn’t affect the comfort for me.
5 it seems sturdy without being heavy.
6 it looks so much better than the stupid seat that came from Koehler. This is expected cuz Koehler sucks.

 It lost the special grease and I couldn’t find it on line. Tried thick high temp grease but that didn’t work. Still slammed. Toto doesn’t sell parts so I bought this seat. Much better than the toto one. closes perfectly, easy to install mounts in the 5 + inch toto holes. oval, round, top mount or thru hole. sturdy. Can be removed in seconds for cleaning underneath. Overall a great design. Sturdy too. Works better than the toto seats ever did.

I needed to replace my elongated toilet seat that split, and chose this model for the job. In order to give added support beneath the seat (because some members of my family are rather large), I purchased an additional small box of stick-on replacement seat pads. I added about 4 additional elongated pads onto the bottom of the seat where I knew they would hit the ceramic bowl beneath when someone sat on it.

The additional pads may not have been necessary, as this seat was pretty well supported straight out of the box.

The install was pretty simple, as instructions were included. I’d recommend this particular seat as a replacement if one is needed for an elongated toilet.

Kohler K-4774-0 Brevia Elongated White Toilet Seatwith Quick-Release Hinges And Quick-Attach Hardware For Easy Clean

K-4774-0 by Kohler The Brevia Elongated White Toilet Seat is a superb item that goes above and beyond my expectations. It is really simple to install and clean thanks to the quick-release hinges and quick-attach hardware, which saves a ton of time.

The seat’s extended shape adds comfort and support, and its durable construction gives me confidence that it will last for many years to come. The sleek design and white hue offer my bathroom a contemporary and updated appearance. They also go perfectly with any bathroom decor.

The ability to quickly remove the seat for thorough cleaning is made possible by the quick-release hinges, which is a game-changer. Installation is simple because to the quick-attach hardware, which eliminates the need for expensive equipment or additional hardware.

This toilet seat replaced one that was exactly like it. (They are not made for standing on to catch a spider on the ceiling – FYI.) The Kohler base we currently have fits this Kohler seat perfectly and the snap on/off feature made the installation super easy. The lid is not soft close, but for the price we are more than satisfied with this purchase.

We recently bought new house and all the seats were sub-par. They wouldn’t stay tight, seat would flex, the cover also flex. The Kohler seat fixed all of this! We bought three and it only takes about 10 to install. If you can build a table or bookcase from IKEA, you can do this yourself.

I cannot understand all the bad reviews?! Now, I can understand the issue with soft close, but I didn’t want to pay extra for that. Back in the 80’s you could hurt yourself, but not with this lid. Also, if you’re deforming the plastic, you’re over tightening the Phillips bolt. You should go to finger tightness and then maybe one half turn with the screwdriver, while holding the plastic finger screw thing. My only semi-complaint is the bolt covers can come off a little too easy, but they’re better that prying them off with a flat head, which is how our old seat was.

Pros
1. Easy to install with Phillips/flathead screwdriver, no other tool necessary.
2. Easy to clean
3. Doesn’t flex or get loose, real metal hardware!
4. Lid can be sat on and lean on without it flexing. (We tested this up to 215lbs)

Cons
1. Lid doesn’t soft close, but it isn’t banging like 1980’s lid and won’t hurt you.
2. Easy to remove covers are a bit too easy to remove, but way better than prying ones loose with a flathead.

Kohler K-20110-0 Brevia Elongated Toilet Seat with Grip-Tight Bumpers, Quiet-Close Seat, Quick-Attach Hardware, White

I’ve been a fan of quiet-close everything for as long as I can remember. This seat is no exception.

It cleans up easily, looks good, feels sturdy and comfortable, and has made me embarrass myself when visiting friends and I just drop their normal toilet seats with a sLaM! You get so used to just slapping the top edge enough to start it closing, you’ll eventually forget that not all toilet seats are created equal, though they should be.

Anyway, highly recommended. Can’t go wrong with Kohler.

It’s a VERY slow close, which is what I like. The two screws to attach are mental and I would highly prefer plastic. Therefore I had to wrap the threads with Teflon tape for easy removal in the future if they rust.

Hibbent Premium One Click Elongated Toilet Seat with Cover(Oval)

I’ve been searching for a good toilet seat for DECADES, replacing most within a couple of years due to broken plastic hinges/bolts, or the finish going bad. I waited for 7 months of using the Hibbent One Click Elongated toilet seat to see how it did. So far – so good. In fact, I just purchased another one for the second bathroom.

The seat is very comfortable and sturdy, no slipping from side to side. I did need to tighten the bolts once after installation, but I think that was due to my being cautious and not getting them quite tight enough the first time. Regardless, it’s easy to tighten them. The bolts are stainless, not plastic, inside of rubber sleeves that have brass threads, so I have high hopes that they will not strip out or rust immediately. The wing nuts for the ends of the bolts are large, plastic covered, brass-colored metal. They are easy to hold in place while tightening the bolt from the top, so you only need one Phillips screwdriver to install the seat.

I didn’t really think the seat removal was that big of a deal when cleaning before buying this seat. I was very wrong. It’s great to be able to pop the seat off, stick it into the bathtub, spray it with cleaner and rinse using the showerhead. While it drips dry, I tackle cleaning the toilet. The cover to the bolts lifts off, so there isn’t any gross residue that seaps out later, leaving that little brown edge that is impossible to completely remove. I wash off the bolt cover in the sink, using the same spray, soak, rinse method with the faucet.

To replace the seat, I hold the sides of the seat and put my ndex fingers on each hole in the hinge so it’s easy to get the posts into them by feel. Once the seat is started onto the posts, I push the side button to let it slide down into place. Trying to hit the posts without using your fingers is a lot harder. Sometimes I don’t get it exactly lined up, so I gently rock it back and forth until it starts sliding down the posts.

The soft close didn’t take long to get used to. The only problem we have with that is that we tend to drop regular seats with a loud bang since we’ve gotten used to our soft closing seat. It’s sort of like when people walk into regular doors, expecting them to open themselves or waving at faucets instead of turning the handles.

The only negative thing I have to say is that the instructions are not the best. They included a second instruction sheet with color photos in my later purchase which helped a lot. The first time, I didn’t know that the bolt plate had to have the arms of the U pointing toward the tank and got it backwards (naturally). But it was obviously wrong pretty quickly and easy to correct.

Unfortunately, the Almond/Bone color – which is perfect for my 1980’s era toilets (Glidden Paint color “Parchment 40YY 70/138” is a match) – are not available at this time. They are only making white, so the second bathroom doesn’t really look as great as the master does, but too bad. If this is just a supply chain issue and they do come out with the Almond color again, I may replace the white one just for the looks. Or not.

FYI, when I went to register the toilet seat for the warranty, the website said it had to be done within 30 days of purchase, so don’t procrastinate.

Mayfair 847SLOW 000 Kendall Slow-Close, Removable Enameled Wood Toilet Seat

This seat is super solid and I love that you can sit on the lid when it is closed without it caving in.
I have never installed a toilet seat before and since I bought a returned item (is that gross?!), it did not come with instructions. Luckily it was still in the original packaging so all the bits and pieces were there.
It took me about 10 minutes to uninstall the old one and install this one. Again, I’ve never done this before and it would have gone quicker had I known what I was doing.
The whole contraption feels very stiff, but I’ve never had a slow close lid before, so maybe it’s supposed to be that way?
Overall I’m happy with this purchase.

Not sure what is up with us but we have been buying top of the line wooden toilet seats in the big box store. We have been buying much the same one for around $70 and have now gone through about five of them I 8 years. Last one only lasted 3 months. So I gave in looked at issues and maybe not exactly the correct fit for my toilet many other people have had the same issue broken in almost exactly the same place. So I checked out this one it is much the same quality as the much more expensive seat but doesn’t have brushed nickel furnishings at the mount point. These seats are supposed to tighten up until the part snaps off so you then know exactly how much to tighten them which I think might be the problem with the more expensive one. Time will tell but so far it has lasted out excessive recent use.

Centoco 900-001 Elongated Wooden Toilet Seat, Heavy Duty Molded Wood with Centocore Technology, White

Well it’s a heavy-duty toilet seat and the fact it has a wooden core gives it some ability to take a SEAT of any size! LOL! Replaced a totally thin plastic seat and it makes a world of difference. Once installed it did not move when I transfer to it from my knee scooter which is kind of an abrupt motion! Right now I have a broken heel that is casted and so I cannot bear weight on it at all for a few months… Since my new situation the plastic seat kept moving and it became unsafe. This one has been a sturdy place to land and my son was able to get it tight enough it has stayed snug through my transfering on to it. I appreciate that it is easy to clean and sleek where the bolts hold down the seat in back. Would and will buy this one again!

Toilet seat itself seems pretty good – very sturdy and shiny. I bought this based on other reviews because I’ve had issues cleaning previous seats as the finish always seems to get streaks from even the most supposedly gentle cleaning products. So fingers crossed that this one holds up, looking at the finish I have high hopes for it. Will update my review if I am disappointed.

Installation is fairly straightforward, however there are not really any instructions which didn’t bother me at first … until I found a little bag of rubber plugs. I spent at least 45 minutes scouring the reviews and questions related to this product but could only find vague answers. I search for ‘rubber’ ‘plastic’ ‘bumpers’ ‘caps’ ‘parts’ and even ‘what are these for’ – results might be obvious to the person answering but I was stumped . I tried pushing the plugs over the screw heads, but that was fruitless. Then I lifted the flip up bolt covers looking for a portal but nothing…. In fact the most helpful reviews ended up being the bad ones – those who complained that the seat was slipping. Combining those comments with the ambiguous answers from customers in the know I realised I needed to undo all my work by removing my shiny new toilet seat as these miscellaneous silicone covers belonged on the underside of my loo lid to give extra grip and could possibly stop future sliding
I had the hindsight to take photos of my discovery so I could save some of you a potential pain in the arse (pun intended)

This review might be a little long but I wanted to make sure to include any words that could help when using the search option. Only time will tell if my extra effort was worth it. …

Ps mine doesn’t have the annoying seam that many previous purchasers mentioned.