What Not to Flush: Protect Your Sewer Lines from Damage

Baby Wipes

It doesn’t matter whether it says it’s flushable or not, baby wipes should never be flushed. These are one of the most frequent causes of clogs and the first item that should be on your mind.

Hygiene Products

The second most water-absorbing, clog-prone list of items is hygiene products. When you throw in items such as sanitary towels, baby diapers, or tampons, they absorb water for their purpose and grow in size, naturally causing very problematic clogs.Make sure to always throw these into a trash can.

Medications

Medications may look like they aren’t an issue due to their small size; however, they hold a different kind of danger—contamination. Flushing expired medications can contaminate the water supply of your area and is dangerous to the environment. Instead of flushing, you can give these medications to the drugstore when you’re going out for shopping.

Dental Floss

Floss also looks like it can’t create trouble; however, its harmless look is very misleading. Firstly, most flosses aren’t made up of material that is disposable inside water, so they stay inside the pipes. In addition, due to their net-like structure, they can catch other waste and wrap around it, creating clogs. They can even get stuck to certain components of your sewer system and act like nets and make these components stop working altogether.

Bleach

This is surprising for many residents because using bleach has become the solution for all sorts of things. However, using bleach in large amounts should never be normalized because it is one of the most abrasive products ever, and over long terms of use, it can seriously harm your plumbing system. For cleaning purposes, opt for other natural remedies for more basic issues.

Keeping Your House Safe

Through regular maintenance of your plumbing system, you’re actually investing in one of the biggest parts of your house. By being mindful of what is flushed and what goes down your drains and regularly calling professionals for control, you’re ensuring your plumbing system is good to go for many years with no constant troubles. If you are observing some problems like leaks or backups regarding your toilets, calling a professional plumber is necessary before the issue worsens. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing, our main goal is to ensure you get the maximum efficiency from your plumbing system. We offer all sorts of plumbing services, including trenchless sewer repair. Call us today to schedule your appointment.