
Why Wet Wipes Are Your Toilet’s Worst Nightmare
Wet Wipe Clogs Can Be Costly
Flushing wipes down the toilet could end up with you giving a bundle of cash to the plumber when you have to shell out big bucks for toilet repair. You can try to fish the sheets out of the drain yourself with an auger you bought at the hardware store, but more than likely, it’s not going to work. You’re probably saying, “My wipes can be flushed – they aren’t paper towels! The box says they can be flushed.” but that doesn’t make any difference. Too many companies out there say their wipes can be flushed but really they can’t, and even if you make them yourself (more than likely, using paper towels), once you’ve cleaned your baby’s butt, and you toss it in the toilet, and send it down the drain, the wipe gathers with the other wipes you’ve flushed in a holding pattern to clog your drain. Even if you call the plumber for toilet repair and he unclogs the drain, most likely he’ll be back in a few weeks (yes, weeks!) because there are so many of those wipes down there.Reasons For Using Wet Wipes
- Cleaning up after your pet
- Wiping your baby’s behind
- Removing nail polish from your fingernails
- Wiping your car’s tires
- Disinfecting kitchen or bathroom surfaces
- Dusting your furniture and electronics
- In combination with feminine hygiene products
Wipes Cause Major Problems
- They clog home and municipal sewer systems
- Most wipes are not biodegradable
- The wipes require manual drain cleaning to remove clogs
- Extra manpower and repair of equipment increases costs
- Sewer systems are outdated and incompatible with wipes
Chemical Breakdown
Toilet Paper
- Typically consists of biodegradable fibers
- Will typically disintegrate upon contact with water
Flushable Wipes
- Made of cellulose or man-made fibers
- Have substances which cause it to break down
Non-Flushable Wipes
- Completely made of man-made fibers
- Are not biodegradable (will not break down)
- Fibers are tightly woven and bonded