Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Despite teasing consumers for decades, so-called "flushable" wipes can lead to a cascade of problems within home plumbing and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Just because something can be flushed down the toilet, doesn’t mean it should be. Plumbers and utility companies are warning ...

Think flushable wipes are safe? Think again! Thick, scented, baby, and disinfecting wipes can clog pipes, ruin septic systems, and lead to expensive plumbing repairs. Trash them, don’t flush them!

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(BPT) – If you have a pack or two of wet wipes around the house, you know how convenient and helpful these household items can be. However, baby wipes, makeup wipes, and disinfecting wipes are ...

(NEXSTAR) – Just because something can be flushed down the toilet, doesn’t mean it should be. Plumbers and utility companies are warning people to think twice before they flush so-called “flushable” ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Just because something can be flushed down ...