Plumbing explainer
What not to flush
A toilet is built for human waste and toilet paper. Everything else is a gamble, and the losing bet usually shows up as a clog at the worst possible time.
- No wipes, even flushable ones
- No floss or swabs
- No grease or food
- Medicines back to the pharmacy
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Any wipe at all
- Baby wipes, disinfecting wipes and so-called flushable products are made to hold together when wet.
- They pass through the toilet, then snag in the drain line, at a root or at a rough joint, and gather everything that follows.
- Toronto Water has long asked residents not to flush them because they also clog city pumps.
Small things that tangle
- Dental floss, hair, cotton swabs and cotton pads wrap around other debris and form ropes.
- Floss in particular ties wipes and paper together into a solid mass.
Fats, food and medicine
- Pan fat, leftovers and coffee grounds go to the green bin or the garbage.
- Unused medicines should go back to a pharmacy take-back program, not into the water system.
Products that seem harmless
- Paper towels, tissues and feminine hygiene products do not break down like toilet paper.
- Keep a small covered bin in the bathroom so there is an easy alternative.
Close the main valve first, phone second.