Despite the “flushable” labels, these products should never be flushed because they will clog your toilet and the sewer system. The products do not breakdown and disperse in the sewer system which causes a risk of clogging your plumbing or causing damage to sewer infrastructure.

In a recent study, 101 single use wipes were tested, and not one of them passed a flushability test. Instead, the wipes failed to fall apart or disintegrate safely. 23 of those wipes tested were labeled “flushable” by the manufacturer. What this means is that cleansing wipes, diaper wipes and other types of single-use wipes, while convenient, should not be flushed. Despite the “flushable” labels, these products should never be flushed because they will clog your toilet and the sewer system. The products do not
breakdown and disperse in the sewer system which causes a risk of clogging your plumbing or causing damage to sewer infrastructure. The only things that should ever be flushed in a toilet are human waste and toilet paper. Single use wipes should be thrown in the trash. These everyday items can cause messy and expensive problems for the plumbing in your home or building. Just because it can be flushed, doesn’t mean you should flush it!

If you have a clogged drain, give Sam Booth a call. Just Plumbing By Sam provides plumbing services in St Petersburg and the surrounding area.

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