Toilet seats come in all shapes and sizes, so make sure you know which one you’re working with first.
There are two main types of toilet seat: standard close and soft close. Soft close toilet seats are great because they stop the seat from banging against the bowl when you let go. If you have a family bathroom, they’re also a good way to avoid any small fingers getting trapped.
Before you remove the old toilet seat, measure your toilet and make sure you have the right sized replacement. To measure your seat, just put on some rubber gloves and grab your tape measure to work out what size and shape seat you’ll need. Once you’ve jotted down the measurements, head to your local DIY store to choose a new toilet seat.