Plumbers warn against flushing certain items down toilets to avoid plumbing emergencies. Common items include so-called flushable wipes, which don't break down like toilet paper and can cause sewer line backups. Oil should never be poured down the toilet, as it can solidify and cause clogs. Additionally, letting children flush toys may lead to significant plumbing disasters. To prevent costly repairs, it's crucial to be mindful of what goes down the toilet and to treat it properly.
Please stop flushing wipes down your toilet - and yes, that includes so-called flushable wipes! "They aren't water soluble and don't break down like toilet paper," explains Caleb Breen, a master plumber and co-owner of Wild Water Plumbing. Yes, flushable wipes will go down your drain, but they'll likely get snagged in your sewer line before making their way to the city tap. "This can cause the main sewer line to back up, potentially causing thousands of dollars' worth of damage to flooring, carpet, walls, etc. - all of which needs to be mitigated," shares Breen.
Pouring oil down the toilet. It may be shocking to hear that people pour oil down their toilet, but plumbers have really seen it happen and urge warnings against it. "Over time the grease/oil will solidify, causing clogs. Even small amounts of oil can contribute to larger clogs in the sewer system if multiple people dispose of it improperly," says Eddie Linares, a virtual plumber expert for Frontdoor.
Sometimes kids will stash their toys. No matter how innocent it may seem, parents should always keep a close eye on what children might flush, as even small toys can cause significant plumbing disasters. It's a good habit to remind kids that the toilet is not a toy box.
The best way to avoid that last-minute plumbing emergency is to never have that clogging issue in the first place, which means being a whole lot more careful about what you're putting down your toilet.
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