flushable wipes

Sewage-safe towelettes

Flushable wipes are pre-moistened cloths marketed as safe to flush down the toilet, used for personal hygiene after using the bathroom.

Despite the name, most plumbers and municipal water systems dispute the "flushable" claim—the wipes don't break down like toilet paper and frequently cause clogs and sewer blockages: The plumber pulled a mass of flushable wipes from the pipe.

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baby · sanitary · personal care · sewer · clog · plumbing · wet · tissue · hygiene · fresh · biodegradable · septic · septic tank · water treatment · cleaning · soft · gentle · convenient

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moisture content

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G