When it comes to things that people just don’t discuss; woman’s monthly cycles are one of them. The topic is often taboo to talk about but there is a real problem in the plumbing world. Woman know because the packaging says it that flushing your feminine napkins or pads are not allowed. The thick absorbent pad will clog up a toilet and cause it to back up and flood. The problem with the other common option, tampons, is that the packaging won’t warn you to not flush your tampon down the toilet. You might think that it was no big deal to flush your tampons but you could be contributing to a serious plumbing and sewer disaster!
Orsack Plumbing Company Lists Reasons You Should NEVER Flush Your Tampons Down The Toilet
How Long Does it Take Used Tampons to Break Down?: When you think about it your tampons are manufactured to last and also to expand. Even if the packaging says otherwise they are not made to flush. The difference when it comes to toilet tissue is that the tissue is easy to break down. It does not clump up and if it does just the amount of water running by is enough to break it down. That was necessary for it to be used often and not cause problems for plumbing fixtures as well as the sewer system. When it comes to tampons they are supposed to collect a liquid and in the process not break down. The breaking down will happen over some time but the length of time is closer to a six month process.
Tampons Can Clog Your Toilet & Septic System Tank: When it comes to toilet paper it can flush down and get in the sewer with little to no trouble. When it comes to tampons the layout of them are enough to tell you that they can get entangled in the pipes and sewer. The first one might not cause you trouble and clog up your toilet but over some time they can catch onto each other. The string that is attached to the absorbent piece can catch on the side of the pipe in your plumbing system. Now the next one tries to flush by and grabs on as well. This can lead to a huge clump that will not move out of the pipes but continue to get larger and larger. The clump of tampons can then catch other debris increasing the blockage.
How to Properly Dispose of Tampons: Now the part that will help you keep your plumbing running well. One of the great things is that when the tampon is flushed it goes to a plant that sifts through and removes them. They are then sent to the dump. Funny thing is if you would have trashed it in the beginning it would have gotten there with much less hassle. You can place small bags next to a trash can with lid to dispose of the tampons after use so that you and your guest have a better option than to flush.
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