Our team has observed that many people tend to treat toilets like trashcans and flush objects that don’t belong. Unfortunately, this can lead to extensive, costly damage such as serious clogs, leaks, burst pipes, and more. In order to protect your plumbing system and avoid frustrating repairs, you need to know what cannot be flushed down the toilet.
Objects that should not be flushed include:
Cotton balls
Q-tips
Band-Aids
Makeup wipes
Baby wipes
Wipes that are marketed as “flushable”
Toilet scrubbing pads
Hair
Gum
Food scraps
Oil, grease, or fat
Feminine hygiene products
Fish
Paper towels
Tissues
Diapers
Contact lenses
This list is not exhaustive. If you find yourself wondering whether it is safe to flush something down the toilet, it’s definitely best to just throw it away in a trash can.