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TreasonousBastard

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2. There is no such thing as a "flushable wipe" although it's been tried...

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Jun 18, 2021, 01:15 AM

Jun 2021

Most absorbent paper includes some sort of strengthener which stops it from breaking down in the toilet bowl. Even Kleenex might have some.

I used to live in an apartment complex where at least once every 6 months a sewer guy would have to be called when the pipes stopped up and apartments got flooded. It was all paper towels and wipes being flushed down.

https://www.today.com/series/one-small-thing/are-flushable-wipes-really-flushable-t151945

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New Oregon law takes a swipe at 'flushable' wipes [View all] TexasTowelie Jun 2021 OP

I have never flushed the flushable wipes. Ka-Dinh Oy Jun 2021 #1

Neither do we. calimary Jun 2021 #7

There is no such thing as a "flushable wipe" although it's been tried... TreasonousBastard Jun 2021 #2

My apartment complex recently sent out a flyer to every apartment telling us what we can TexasTowelie Jun 2021 #3

We got those, too. But, it's usually impossible to tell who the culprits are. TreasonousBastard Jun 2021 #5

Thanks for the article! SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2021 #4

You're welcome. TexasTowelie Jun 2021 #6

Oregon towelies? Beartracks Jun 2021 #8

LOL. Yes, I envy my cousin. TexasTowelie Jun 2021 #12

At the start of COVID lockdowns when everyone went crazy about hoarding toilet paper, RockRaven Jun 2021 #9

Perhaps its time that cities to sue the manufacturer's for damages for labeling them as flushable? cstanleytech Jun 2021 #10

I tried them but after a few months... Kablooie Jun 2021 #11