{"id":1484,"date":"2024-02-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/?p=1484"},"modified":"2024-02-06T12:09:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T17:09:03","slug":"top-5-products-causing-toilet-clogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/plumbing\/top-5-products-causing-toilet-clogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Products Causing Toilet Clogs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As companies come up with more and more ingenious items to help keep your home tidy and your personal hygiene, well, hygienic, it\u2019s time for a reminder on the things that shouldn\u2019t be flushed down the toilet. The last thing you want is a Handi-Wipe or a makeup towelette to cause a clog that warrants a call for a plumber in Tampa, FL.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re already thinking, \u201cWait, makeup towelettes can\u2019t be flushed?\u201d then you\u2019re in the right place. Keep reading to be aware of common household items that might seem like they\u2019re safe for the toilet, but really aren\u2019t. Spoiler alert: even some products that say they\u2019re safe for toilets aren\u2019t. Let\u2019s explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Too Much Toilet Paper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may be wondering how on Earth toilet paper\u2013the ultimate product designed to be flushed down toilets\u2013could ever result in a toilet clog. But this proves without a doubt that too much of a good thing can be bad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let this serve as a gentle reminder, one that you should also remind family members of, that there is such a thing as too much toilet paper. We\u2019ve even heard of playful cats and children who see the massive unraveling of toilet paper as a fun activity. Just be sure to throw those \u201ctoys\u201d in the trash and not the toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Paper Towels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people assume that paper towels are interchangeable with toilet paper. Well, this simply isn\u2019t the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paper towels are designed to be sturdy to clean up spells and absorb liquids. They\u2019re densely woven so they don\u2019t disintegrate easily. And that inability to disintegrate is what allows them to wreak havoc on your toilet\u2019s drain pipe. Be safe and not sorry: throw that paper towel in the trash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Makeup Towelettes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If we lived in France, the word \u201ctowelette\u201d would translate to \u201cmini towel.\u201d And even the tiniest towel should not be put down the toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All joking aside, makeup wipes, makeup removers, and makeup towelettes need to be sturdy in order to effectively remove sunscreen, foundation, mascara, and eyeshadow. That means that just like paper towels, they don\u2019t disintegrate easily. As such, they\u2019re bound to cause a toilet clog if they\u2019re flushed instead of thrown in the trash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Sanitizing Wipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve seen packages of sanitizing wipes that advertise they\u2019re \u201cflushable\u201d when in fact, they are not. Don\u2019t be fooled by this false advertising. Even wipes that say they\u2019re safe for toilets or septic systems should be disposed of in the garbage. It\u2019s just as easy to toss them in the trash as it is to throw them in the toilet. Make the decision that\u2019s best for your plumbing system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Feminine Hygiene Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may think that an object that\u2019s designed to absorb liquid would be fine in a liquid environment, but this simply isn\u2019t true. Feminine hygiene products are also designed not to dissolve or disintegrate. Remind family members who use these products that they need to be put in the garbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Condit<\/strong><\/a>i<\/a><\/strong>oning<\/strong><\/a> to schedule plumbing repairs in Tampa, FL today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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