Over the past 25 years or so, technology has made many advancements to allow for products that make our lives easier. Unfortunately, these products do not always work exactly as described. For example, several companies have created what they call “flushable” or disposable wipes and tell you to flush them down the toilet. These wipes are extremely useful during potty training and so much more; however, they do not dissolve in water the same way toilet paper does. Instead, products like tampons, sanitary napkins, cotton balls, and disposable wipes clog up plumbing pipes and can create problems for both your home’s plumbing system and the local waste water treatment plant. As plumbing from local homes compile, these types of materials collect together to form a rope-like substance that causes backlogs and flooding that can damage the residential and commercial plumbing for our North Houston, including customers.
In order to prevent such damage, Rooterman Plumbing wanted to provide a short list of items not to flush down the toilet to prevent clogged drains and other plumbing issues.
- disposable napkins and wipes
- unused medicines
- feminine hygiene products such as tampons, applicators, and/or pads
- cotton balls or dental floss
- condoms
If you have a plumbing problem resulting from flushing something down the toilet, feel free to contact the friendly, knowledgeable technicians at Rooterman Plumbing. We are here to ensure your residential and commercial property’s plumbing is always running efficiently. The plumbers at Rooterman Plumbing have the tools, knowledge, and experience to handle all your plumbing installation, repairs and maintenance. For testimonials, money saving tips, and coupons visit us on the web. When you have a problem it’s Rooter Man plumbers to the rescue!
Call us today at Magnolia & Tomball: 281-351-4422, The Woodlands & Shenandoah: 281-367-9191, Klein & Spring: 281-353-1717, Cy-Fair & Cypress: 281-477-7000 or Conroe & Willis: 936-271-5084
