When you head to the store to buy your toilet paper that last thing you are considering is how it affects your plumbing. The toilet paper that you choose may be based on the ply, softness or price but you are considering several things. Although you can also think about how it works for you and your family you should also consider how it might affect your plumbing. The plumbing in your home can be finicky and could cause some problems with general clogging. There are several things that you should know when you are picking a toilet paper if you have some concern about your plumbing.

Orsack Plumbing Lists Things to Consider When You Are Choosing Toilet Paper For Your Home

Thickness of Toilet Paper: When you are looking at a one ply or a two or three ply toilet paper you should consider how they differ. When you use a thick toilet paper you don’t usually need as many squares at a time to handle your business. When the toilet paper is thin you need more squares because the ply is less. The one ply is a cheaper price in most scenarios. If you are looking for comfort than a larger ply is the way to go. That does not always mean that it will be hard to break down. The one ply will obviously break down faster and clear the pipes with ease but the two and three ply might take a little longer. The odds are more likely that you will end up with a clog.
Is Softer Toilet Paper Faster Dissolving?: You might also think that the toilet paper you are getting is nice and soft so it must dissolve fast. The problem is that this is usually one of the aspects that makes the toilet clog. You also want to stay away from toilet paper that has fragrance and print on them. These all make the paper dissolve slower and that means that it will sit in the pipes longer.
Best Toilet Paper for Septic Tanks: A septic tanks works differently than a city sewer system. You are responsible for the septic tank that is in your yard. You also will be more likely to consider how the toilet paper affects the system. There are several types of toilet papers that you should steer clear of if you are using a septic system. Don’t go with the extra soft and plush brands and stick with a one ply paper. The one ply is able to dissolve faster leaving a less likely clogging problem. You can also look at the label to see if the brand that you like offers a quick dissolve option. If you have the option to use an eco friendly toilet paper it is a great way to go. The eco friendly paper is made from potentially 100% recycled materials. The less fibers there are in the paper the easier it is to dissolve as well.

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