To flush or not to flush …
There are three things — and three things only — that should be flushed down the toilet.
No. 1 (pee), No. 2 (poop) and toilet paper.
That’s it.
But …
No. Nothing else, even if the packaging says that it’s flushable. Just don’t do it.
Other items do not break down in water like toilet paper and can cause a blockage in your pipes.
Do not flush:
Baby wipes
Disposable diapers
Sanitary napkins
Tampons
Dental floss
Moist wipes
Cotton balls
Paper towels
Napkins
Kleenex
Hair
Oils and grease
Cleaning wipes
Condoms
Cigarette butts
Swabs
BandAids and other bandages
Cat litter
Also, don’t flush prescription pills. Drugs may destroy bacteria and contaminate groundwater.
If you flushed something you weren’t supposed to flush and are having issues with your plumbing, contact Sam Pollard & Son at 252-752-3661.
