10 Things You Should Never Throw in the Toilet

Do you usually throw away cleansing wipes, floss or floss? It would be good to give up this gesture, because the pipes can become irreparably clogged or, in the "happy" case, they can be repaired by the installer at a very high cost.

Moreover, throwing certain objects in the toilet bowl or sink, such as used cooking oil, is a serious danger to the environment, experts warn.

One liter of burnt oil can pollute a million gallons of water, enough for an adult to survive for 14 years! Therefore, we must keep in mind that the toilet bowl or the sink is not a trash can in which we can throw anything!

But things are not going as well as they should. According to environmental experts, more than 50% of the materials thrown in the toilet water are paper towels used in public places, followed by 25% wet wipes for babies, then condoms, cleansing wipes, tampons, absorbents, ear sticks or other strange objects.

For many women, the toilet is a kind of trash, where a lot of waste can be thrown away, regardless of material, density, or need. What many women forget is that the toilet is made only for physiological needs, not for those of order and cleanliness.

Sewer can become clogged quickly if you throw plastic bags of sand from your cat's litter box in the toilet. The installers have many surprises when they open the toilet! Many of them found bottles, packaging, and even … clothes.

Gum

Chewing gum can easily stick to the pipes, causing the drain to clog. Avoid throwing it in the toilet!

Dead fish

If an aquarium fish has just died, don't throw it in the toilet, but give it to your kitten. She will be very happy with the "gift" and you will not clog the sewer.

Plasters

The patches are made of fiber, wax, rubber, ie ingredients that do not dissolve easily in water. Throw them in the trash so they don't run into leaks.

Teabags

Even though they are full of water, tea bags should not be thrown in the toilet, because they can clog the pipes. Squeeze them out of the water and throw them in the trash.

Plastic bags

Small and easy to fold, plastic bags seem to be ideal for throwing in the toilet bowl.

Think it over! Plastic bags degrade for hundreds of years and severely damage the environment. It is best to replace them with textile bags. And if you still have a few plastic bags around the house, don't throw them in the toilet under any circumstances!

Dental floss

Dental floss is made of nylon, a material that does not decompose and is harmful to the environment. Moreover, flossing can be entangled with hairs inside the pipe, creating a large "lump" of dirt that can clog the leak.

Contact lenses

Contact lenses are made of polymers that are very difficult to decompose. They do not block the leak but can damage the environment. Statistics show that more than 20 tons of contact lenses are thrown in the toilet every year!

Sand for cats

Sand that the cat needs, whether in the form of sawdust or silicate crystals, should not be thrown in the toilet bowl. It does not dissolve well in water and can build up on drains, causing flooding.

Chlorine detergent

Chlorine-based detergents are very aggressive chemicals that can damage pipes over time.

To prevent this, use environmentally friendly cleaning products, as well as homemade solutions such as vinegar and baking soda. They dissolve limescale, remove rust, remove odors and destroy bacteria in the toilet bowl.

Face masks

Disposing of gel face masks in the toilet can cause the pipes to clog. You can remove the thick layer with a clean towel, then rinse your face with water.