What You Should Never Flush — From Your Local Milton Plumber

Half the main-line clogs we clear in Milton are caused by things people genuinely thought were flushable. Here's the actual list.

The 'flushable' wipe lie

There is no such thing as a flushable wipe. Independent testing has shown that wipes labelled 'flushable' do not break down in any reasonable time frame and accumulate at every joint and bend. They are the single largest cause of main-line clogs we deal with in Milton.

The full do-not-flush list

Wipes of any kind, paper towels, tissue paper (yes, even Kleenex — it's manufactured to not break down in water), dental floss, hair, cotton swabs and pads, feminine hygiene products, condoms, cat litter (even 'flushable' brands), medications, grease and cooking oil, coffee grounds, eggshells, and band-aids. The only things that should go down a toilet are human waste and toilet paper.

What kitchen sinks should and shouldn't see

Even with a garbage disposal, avoid putting fibrous vegetables (celery, asparagus stems, corn husks), starchy foods (pasta, rice — they expand), bones, fruit pits, and grease. Pour cooled grease into a can and put it in the trash.

FAQ

What about disposable contact lenses?

Don't flush them. They contribute to microplastic pollution and can clog older lines.

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