Do Flushable Wipes Actually Dissolve In Water And Can Be Safely Flushed Down The Toilet?

22 Sept

FLUSHABLE WIPES

Many wipes labeled as 'flushable' do not break down as easily as toilet paper.Flushable wipes can contribute to sewer blockages and clogs.Flushable wipes are responsible for 75% of sewer blockages in Australia.Sewer blockages caused by wipes cost Australian households millions of dollars each year.

Here's a perplexing dilemma: Are flushable wipes really flushable? You might think the answer is clear, given their name. But manufacturers use the term "flushable" quite loosely. Many wipes labeled as 'flushable' do not break down as easily as toilet paper.

This leads to a troubling question: what happens when these "flushable" wipes are, well, flushed? Unbeknownst to many, flushable wipes can contribute to sewer blockages and clogs. Unlike toilet paper, these wipes retain their solidity for a longer period and block the sewer systems.

Don't let the "flushable" tag deceive you.

Studies and reports reveal a quite troublesome reality taking place in Australian households. Flushable wipes are responsible for 75% of sewer blockages in Australia. You read that correctly – 75%. Our dependency on these so-called "flushable" products is causing our sewers to choke up.

And this has serious financial implications, too. Sewer blockages caused by wipes cost Australian households millions of dollars each year. That's an exorbitant price to pay for convenience!

WHAT CAN WE DO?

To prevent sewer blockages, it's crucial to revisit our choices and habits. The most significant change we can make is to use only products that disintegrate quickly and easily when flushed, like toilet paper.

Regardless of what the manufacturers claim, it's time to think twice before flushing wipes down the toilet. Remember, just because it disappears when you flush doesn't mean it won't cause problems further down the line.

Together, we can prevent the issues caused by these "flushable" wipes and protect not only our wallets but our environment too.

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