Soft-close seats have hinges that prevent the toilet lid from slamming when you drop them while standard ones don't. Aside ...

“Wood toilet seats, though used less often now ... Cheaper plastic seats can similarly discolor over time and become an eyesore,” he says, adding that the hinges are most likely to become brittle and ...

The quick-releasing hinge design makes this toilet seat very convenient to clean. After you’re done cleaning, you can also put back the toilet seat with ease, thanks to the quick attach hardware.