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It exists in our bathrooms every time the lid is left up.

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Doing so allows the dangerous spread of germs and bacteria, the risk of a young child drowning, and pets getting sick.

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1. Microbiological Hazards of Household Toilets: Droplet Production and the Fate of Residual Organisms
2. USCPSC CPSC Warns: Pools Are Not the Only Drowning Danger at Home for Kids 
3. PetMD: Is Toilet Water Safe for Pets to Drink?

There's a serious problem lurking in our bathrooms that many of us don't realize we have.

And of course, leaving the lid up can often be a sore spot between the sexes.

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4. Todayslifestyle.com, Top 15 Reasons Couples Fight

Meet the simple, affordable solution–

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LidMinder mounts to your toilet's lid and reminds users to lower the lid if they forget.

Small in size with an easy-to-clean design that blends into any interior, LidMinder emits a gentle tone and LED flash if the lid is not lowered after use.

 

If the lid still remains up, the tone will increase in volume over time to let family members know.

 

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ENVISIONED BASIC FUNCTIONALITY

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FEATURES:

  • Small discreet size has not impact on toilet use

  • Attaches quickly using 3M VHB tape

  • Designed to be easily cleaned

  • User-replaceable coin cell battery lasts up to 6+ months

  • Low BOM with affordable projected retail price

  • Utilizes simple electronic board design and common electronic components

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