Those so-called flushable wipes may be wreaking havoc on your plumbing. Here's what Consumer Reports says you should do instead.

A bipartisan effort to tackle the issue of non-flushable wipes clogging wastewater systems has advanced in the Senate.

While they promise convenience, flushable wipes may be wreaking havoc on plumbing, the environment and your wallet.

Because potty humor is funny, clogged pipes aren’t. If you still want to use wipes and promise not to flush them, Amazon Basics Flushable Wipes were Consumer Reports editors’ pick.

It may seem harmless to flush a flushable wipe down the toilet. – After all, flushable is in the name! But many of the wipes don’t break down like toilet paper.

Discover why flushable wipes are causing plumbing problems and environmental issues. Learn how to avoid costly messes at home with eco-friendly alternatives.

It may seem harmless to flush a flushable wipe down the toilet. After all, flushable is in the name! But many of the wipes don’t break down like toilet paper.

Despite the branding, most flushable wipes aren't safe to flush. Even the ones labeled as "flushable" often won't break down and can clog your pipes or septic system.

On Tuesday, the Las Cruces Utilities Water Collections took to social media to ask residents to throw "flushable" wipes in the trash-- NOT down the toilet-- after seeing an increase in buildups at ...

Flushable wipes may seem harmless, but flushing them creates hidden problems in sewer systems, wildlife habitats, and even in our own homes.

Plumbers and utility companies are warning people to think twice before they flush so-called “flushable” wipes down the toilet. Some of them don’t actually break down and disintegrate ...

Wakefield recommended Cottonelle flushable wipes as a good option because they break down easily. Wipes that don’t break down easily – like baby wipes, makeup remover wipes and disinfecting ...