BFT Editorial Team

What We Cover

The BFT Editorial Team researches and writes about residential toilet performance, water efficiency, and bathroom plumbing. Our coverage focuses on:

• Product reviews — Detailed, data-driven analysis of individual toilet models using MaP scores, manufacturer specs, and aggregated owner feedback
• Buying guides — Category comparisons (one-piece, dual-flush, pressure-assisted, comfort-height, water-saving) ranked by our weighted scoring system
• Brand guides — Complete lineups from TOTO, Kohler, American Standard, Woodbridge, Swiss Madison, and others
• Technical explainers — How flush systems work, what MaP scores mean, WaterSense standards, and installation guidance

Our Research Process

We do not operate a physical testing laboratory, and we are transparent about that. Instead, our reviews are built on:

1. Independent MaP flush-test data from the official MaP testing registry at map-testing.com
2. Published manufacturer specifications — not marketing copy
3. Aggregated verified-purchase owner reviews from Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, and direct manufacturer channels
4. EPA WaterSense certification records for water efficiency verification

Read our full methodology page for the complete breakdown of how we score and rank toilets.

Editorial Independence

Best Flushing Toilets earns revenue through affiliate commissions (primarily Amazon Associates). This means we earn a small commission when you purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you. However:

• Affiliate earnings never influence which products we recommend
• We have declined paid placement requests from multiple manufacturers
• Our scoring criteria are published and apply equally to every product
• Every page discloses our affiliate relationship

Contact

Questions about our methodology, a correction, or a product we should review? Reach us at our contact page.