How to adjust or tighten a toilet seat that keeps coming loose
Loose toilet seats are usually caused by movement in the hinge bolts or incorrectly fitted soft-close fixings. If you are experiencing the seat sliding from side to side, wobbly or misaligned hinges, or hinges that require frequent tightening, the following steps can help resolve the issue:
- Open both hinge covers and locate the fixing screws.
- Using a screwdriver, tighten both sides evenly — do not overtighten.
- For bottom-fix types, hold the nut under the pan while tightening the screw from above.
- Check alignment before fully tightening.
Replacement hinge kits are available on our spares website