Flushable wipes, which are often marketed as an alternative to traditional toilet papers, have grown in popularity over the years. Flushable wipes can be flushed, despite the name. This blog post will explore the truth about flushable wiping and how it can cause serious damage to your plumbing system.
Flushable Wipes: What’s the Problem?
Flushable wipes are not like regular toilet paper. They are made of materials that don’t easily dissolve in water. These can build up in your plumbing system quickly, leading to backups and clogs which can be expensive and difficult to fix. Even wipes that claim to be “flushable”, can cause problems, as they don’t dissolve as quickly as toilet tissue.
Flushing wipes can not only cause plumbing problems but they can also pose a problem for the local sewage treatment plant. If flushed, wipes can clog the screens and filters that are used to remove solids. Backups and overflows can result, which can be dangerous to the environment and costly to clean up.
What to do instead
Avoiding flushing flushable wipes can help prevent any plumbing issues. You should dispose of them in the garbage. While this may seem more convenient than flushing them with water, it will save you both time and money.
You might prefer non-flushable wipes over traditional toilet paper if you’re not a fan of using wipes. These wipes are made with materials that dissolve more quickly in water, and are less likely cause plumbing problems. You can also clean your toilet by using a bidet, or a toilet seat that has a built-in bidet.
What to do if your Wipes are Already Foiled
If you are having plumbing problems and have already flushed toilet wipes down your toilet, it is important to get the problem resolved as soon as possible. Sometimes, a plunger or a plumbing snake might be enough to clear the obstruction. For more serious cases, however, you might need to call a professional plumber for advice and assessment.
Future Problems Avoidable
Flushable wipes can cause future plumbing problems. It’s important that you and your family are educated about proper disposal. You can place a small trash container in your bathroom for people to dispose of toilet paper and wipes. You might consider putting up a sign reminding guests to not flush the toilets when they visit.
Conclusion
While flushable wipes can seem like an alternative to traditional toilet papers, they can be a serious problem for your plumbing system as well as the environment. You should not flush wipes down the toilet and instead dispose of them in your trash. You should address any problems that you have with your toilet if you have flushed the wipes down there. You can avoid plumbing problems and help the environment by following these steps.