Back in the 90s, people found that they could use something called a baby wipe to help clean up a baby when changing its diaper. It seemed like a miracle product that made life so much easier. Since then, this product has evolved. It is not only used to wash up a baby, there are now wipes that claim to be flushable so that children and adults of all ages can use them to clean themselves in the bathroom. The Original $49.95 Plumber is here to answer the question as to whether or not these flushable wipes are really flushable after all.

Do Flushable Wipes Break Down & Disintegrate?

The thing that makes something safe to flush down a toilet is whether or not it breaks down quickly. Toilet paper does a good job of doing this which makes it safe to use in your toilet. While flushable wipes have a label that reads “flushable,” it doesn’t mean that they are in fact that. It is important to note that eventually flushable wipes will breakdown. However, they don’t breakdown nearly as fast a toilet paper does. Since they don’t breakdown as quickly as toilet paper does, they can cause serious problems to you plumbing system when you use them and flush them down the toilet.

Do Flushable Wipes Clog a Toilet?

So they don’t break down as quickly, what’s the big deal? Flushable wipes do a much better job of getting you clean when using the bathroom so it may be worth it right? Wrong. The problem with these wipes is that because they don’t quickly breakdown, they get caught up in other things in your sewer line and septic systems. Flushable wipes aren’t the only thing that get flushed down the toilet when they shouldn’t. Cotton balls, Q-tips, paper towels and more are often flushed down the toilet when they shouldn’t be. The combination of all of these item and flushable wipes can be a recipe for disaster and a large plumbing bill to fix it.

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If you are hooked on flushable wipes and don’t know what you would do without them, you may not have experienced the problems that come from using them. We know that you have been told that they are safe to use and may just ignore our voice of warning. Honestly, you should avoid using them as you will see that septic tanks have to be pumped twice as often and sewer systems can’t handle them. Toilet paper will not only help you avoid high plumbing bills, but it is also much safer for the environment. If you have a toilet that has been clogged by wipes that claim to be flushable, you can rely on the plumbers at The Original $49.95 Plumber to help you solve the problem. We have the extensive experience and training it takes to tackle even the worst clogs. Call us today!