What You Shouldn't Flush Down the Toilet: These Mistakes Many People Make

11.08.2024 08:30

Nobody wants to deal with a clogged toilet, as cleaning it will be expensive.

However, we ourselves are to blame for the appearance of blockages.

What things definitely shouldn't be flushed down the toilet

Plenty of toilet paper

If you have a very large family or a large number of guests come to visit, then it would be more reasonable to throw toilet paper in the trash.

If you ignore this recommendation, the toilet may become clogged.

Napkins with paper towels

For some reason, many people believe that these items have a similar mechanism of action to toilet paper, but this is a misconception. These items, on the contrary, can absorb moisture.

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As a result, you will have to call a plumber.

Small pieces of cotton wool

Even if it is a "pea" of cotton wool, it is not recommended to flush it down the toilet. Otherwise, you will have to deal with a blockage. Also, do not flush feminine hygiene items, as a blockage will be guaranteed.

Cigarette butts

Many people who cannot overcome their addiction smoke in the toilet. In this case, you should not throw cigarette butts in the toilet, otherwise it can simply become clogged.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. What things definitely shouldn't be flushed down the toilet
  2. Plenty of toilet paper
  3. Napkins with paper towels
  4. Small pieces of cotton wool
  5. Cigarette butts