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13 things you can't flush down the toilet
13 things you can't flush down the toilet
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Dispose of these items in the trash can if you don't want to clean up the blockage later.

13 things you can't flush down the toilet
13 things you can't flush down the toilet

1. Paper towels

Paper towels are much thicker than toilet paper and more difficult to dissolve in water. The risk of clogging is especially great if you wash off a lot of crumpled leaves at once.

2. Adhesive plaster

One small patch seems harmless, but it isn't. It does not dissolve in water and can cause blockages.

3. Hair from a comb

While scrubbing the comb, some people flush their hair down the toilet over and over again. And in vain, because the matted hair will adhere to the rest of the objects thoughtlessly thrown there, and then the blockage cannot be avoided.

4. Pet litter

Clumping, silica gel and absorbent - no filler should be thrown down the toilet. Its particles swell and can stick together into a lump that gets stuck in the pipe.

5. Feminine personal care products

Pads and tampons are designed to absorb. Used hygiene items trapped in liquid will swell, increase in size and interfere with the flow of water.

6. Diapers

It's the same story with diapers, only they are initially even larger.

7. Cotton pads

Cotton pads, although small, can also absorb water. Therefore, it is better to throw them in the trash can.

8. Cotton buds

They do not dissolve in water. But they can accumulate and get stuck in the pipe.

9. Condoms

The contraceptive will also not dissolve in the toilet. The condom will remain in the pipes and can seriously interfere with the water's path if it gets caught on something.

10. Food

In addition to the fact that some foods or dishes leave streaks and dirt on the toilet, they are one of the causes of blockages. Especially swollen leaves of tea leaves, rice and pasta.

11. Small rubbish

Small pieces of paper, sticker labels, dust and small stones that appeared during the repair should go to the trash can if you don't want to call the plumber.

12. Cigarettes

The cigarette butts will not dissolve in water, so the contents of the ashtray must be taken to the trash heap.

13. Nylon tights and stockings

If, for some reason, you suddenly want to throw your torn stocking down the toilet, stop. He, too, can interfere with the passage of water.

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