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Just don't flush them. They ruin septic tank and clog city sewer pumps and drains, especially if they mix with fats or grease, which also shouldn't be flushed or put down drains.
you arnt suppose to flush wetwipes anyways.
They're specifically flushable wipes, not actual wetwipes brand.
No wipes are actually flushable.
https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/are-flushable-wipes-really-flushable-a1736074350/
There exist flushable wipes that disolve in water but the issue is finding them.
they are usually near the toilet paper/towels in most chains.
Interesting, although frustratingly it didn't actually tell me what to watch out for. Just saying "no" to an entire product category seems like an excessively large hammer
If they dissolved while wet, they would turn into mush in the packaging. If you really want your wipes to be wet, moisten your TP before wiping.
Toilet paper doesn't dissolve when damp. Before you get condescending, think about if your criticism applies to the product you're telling me to use instead.
You can test your "flushable" wipes. Put them in a jar with water, shake for 30 seconds. Do the same with toilet paper. Wait 5 minutes. If your wipes aren't as broken down as the toilet paper, they will cause problems in your pipes.
Lol, the TP turns to pulp when you flush, the wet wipes turn to goo. Don't flush any kind of wet wipes.
If you want to prove me wrong then put a wet wipe in a cup for 15min and a piece of TP in another cup then shake it. Send pics to update us.
Yes, because the entire category is a myth
Because the bad products are claiming to be good. It's a poisoned product category.
A bidet is a safer option, and cheaper in the long term.
Inbefore people start saying those are a scam. Did you test if they actually dissolve in water?
They're sold wet, they don't dissolve in water, that wouldn't make any sense.
they feel wet, but it's typically some kind of silica gel (i think?) instead of water that they're soaked with
You do realise they are not sold soaked in water? They are soaked with other things, you can check the packaging.
You're gonna need a plumber eventually
Act particular reason why flushable wipes aren't flushable? They're already almost at the point of disintegration when you use them. As long as you're not using a lot, it doesn't seem like they'd cause a problem
A reasonable assumption to make, but you would be wrong.
Hell, here's a link to a FAQ from a company that would benefit from more people using "flushable" wipes:
https://www.rotorooter.com/blog/toilet/wet-wipes-not-passing-plumbers-flushability-test