The Use of Water Changed Everything
There is another part of the story that visitors often notice only after looking around the bathroom: water. In many Indian homes, cleaning with water after using the toilet is the normal routine. That can mean a small bucket and mug, a tap nearby, or in newer bathrooms, a hand shower beside the toilet.
This habit changes how the whole bathroom often works. A squat toilet fits naturally with water-based cleaning because the floor, drain, and washing routine are all part of the same setup. It is not only about where you sit or squat. It is about how the space is designed to be cleaned afterward, both by the person using it and by whoever cleans the bathroom each day.
There is also the public toilet argument. Some people prefer squat toilets in busy places because there is no shared seat to touch. Anyone who has entered a questionable public bathroom can understand that logic very quickly. Of course, this is not magic. A dirty squat toilet is still a dirty toilet, obviously. But when it is maintained properly, many users see it as practical, direct, and cleaner, especially in crowded shared spaces where confidence matters more than comfort.