Are Flushable Wipes Actually "Flushable"?
Those “flushable” wipes, marketed as a replacement for toilet paper, might not be so good for you septic system as the packaging makes them seem.
It all sounds so good, doesn’t it?
Same clean feeling as a baby and you flush the wipes away just like toilet paper.
What’s not to like?
There’s one small problem however: Flushable is one thing; degradable is another.
Watch the following video:
Toilet Paper vs. “Flushable” Wipes
What the Marketing Says:
“Flushable wipes will break down just like toilet paper.”
The Truth:
Flushable Wipes are NOT made of the same biodegradable fibers as toilet paper and do NOT break down in your septic system!
Here’s the problem: There is NO government standard for a “flushable” wipe. That’s right – none whatsoever.
Because of this, manufacturers have been basically free to say whatever they want to, targeting an aging population that finds wet wipes easy to use and, therefore, attractive.
It’s unfortunate that this claim has taken years to debunk. But the voices of plumbers, city sewer officials, and disgruntled homeowners are finally beginning to break through.
And the consensus is clear:
Toilet Paper is safe for your septic system.
“Flushable” Wipes are NOT!
