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Toilet lids

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NotSpaghetti Thu 30-Oct-25 20:56:21

We have a great soft-close lid on our downstairs toilet. It's been there for maybe 20 years... the upstairs one is not soft-close and between that and the high-level WC "thunderbox" it's a wonder anyone can get a lie-in.

Sorry this is a bit of a red herring but I often forget which is which!
I hope someone can help you repair your soft-closer!

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midgey Thu 30-Oct-25 20:11:34

In my opinion all loo seats are made in hell. If it doesn’t wobble or move just put up with the lid. We managed before soft close lids were invented so just lift it right back before you sit down. Good luck!

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SueDonim Thu 30-Oct-25 18:37:03

Just close it like a normal lid ie slowly?

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Azalea99 Thu 30-Oct-25 18:13:38

I had the downstairs loo redone about seven years ago but now the lid has forgotten how to soft-close and crashes down, sometimes before I’ve even managed to sit! My ex says that they never last long& that he keeps having to replace his. I’ve only seen one YouTube instruction on repairing them, so is that it? Just buy a new seat and lid or put up with the crashing? I hate the thought that it can’t be repaired. What have been your experiences with soft-close toilet lids?

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