Ok Mags thats the one I was going to say. That I use my foot to flush the toilet. But first If I'm in that not much of a hurry, I pre-flush.Just to make sure that it is working properly. Then put tp on seat ,do what I have to do, use tp to open door, then wash hands, use paper towel to open door, then use PURELL to disinfect hands. Not saying that all Canadian restrooms are cleaner... Sue