Why bother
Wipes labelled flushable do not break down like paper. They tangle with grease and form clogs in home drains and municipal pumping stations. Sanitary products, cotton swabs, dental floss, paper towels and cat litter also cause trouble.
What to keep out
- Wipes of any kind, including flushable ones.
- Paper towels and tissues.
- Cotton balls and swabs.
- Dental floss.
- Menstrual products and condoms.
- Medications, which should go back to a pharmacy.
- Cat litter.
- Fats, oils and grease.
- Put a little bin with a lid in every bathroom.
- Teach children what goes in the toilet.
- Use paper in moderate amounts per flush.
When the job becomes ours
Call if a toilet clogs often, if plunging does not clear it, or if other drains back up when you flush. Repeated clogs may mean a problem further down the line.
Your bucket-and-rag checklist
- No wipes
- No grease
- No paper towel
Stop line: If the toilet is backing up, stop flushing. Ring (365) 517-0032.
Questions people ask us
Do so-called flushable wipes truly cause clogs?
Yes. They are one of the most common items we pull from drains.