Mar 23, 2024 · With flushable wipes posing a risk to residential and municipal plumbing systems, as well as the hazardous effects of microplastics on marine life, it's clear that flushable wipes shouldn't be disposed of by flushing them down a toilet but must be thrown into the trash bin for proper disposal.

Sep 30, 2024 · Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable? Generally not, according to our experts. To be safe, toss them in the trash. Kimberly-Clark, makers of Cottonelle products, claim their wipes are “100% flushable” and “break down like toilet paper.” This appears to be true today, but wasn’t always the case.

Sep 21, 2022 · Manufacturers provide test results stating that flushable wipes are deemed safe to flush — however, there is evidence that supports the flushing of these wipes can increase the risk of clogged sewer lines and require pumping of septic tanks more often.

Nov 6, 2023 · So-called flushable wipes, despite their labeling, are not truly flushable and pose a risk of clogging sewer pipes and pumps, according to a press release from the city of Port Townsend.

Apr 5, 2021 · Researchers at Ryerson University in Ontario, Canada, tested 23 “flushable” wipes and found that only two of the wipes even partially disintegrated, and none of them fully broke down.

When you flush one flushable wipe, it’s not likely you’ll get an immediate clog. But the more you flush over time, the higher your chances of backing up your home’s plumbing. Unlike toilet paper, flushable wipes don’t disintegrate in water.

Mar 25, 2020 · Unfortunately, no. Flushable wipes aren't as flushable as advertised. But people are flushing wipes down toilets – and this is causing dangerous problems. Toilet paper is designed to disintegrate in our pipes and sewage systems, but flushable wipes are not.

Nov 6, 2022 · Flushable wipes are a convenient way to stay fresh and clean when regular toilet paper simply doesn’t cut it. That convenience, though, can turn out to be a major hassle, as those very wipes that are marketed as flushable can be known to cause plumbing problems.

Mar 7, 2024 · Despite the name, "flushable" wipes aren't as flushable as advertised. Regardless of their materials, flushed wipes don't readily disperse and can remain intact, causing issues in your plumbing and septic systems.

Sep 18, 2023 · Flushable wipes have grown in popularity, but there are widespread myths about their safety and environmental impact. Contrary to common belief, these wipes can clog pipes, disrupt septic systems, and pose challenges for treatment plants.