5 Toilet Paper Alternatives That Will Definitely Clog Your Pipes — And 2 Things That Won’t

To Flush or Not to Flush?

During this global COVID-19 pandemic, one thing people seem to be talking a whole lot about is toilet paper. People buying up enormous amounts of it, stores running out of it, people using up the last of theirs and not knowing what to do. Toilet paper is having something of a moment as people realize they took it for granted. Find out 10 not-so-common supplies you’ll want if you’re stuck inside.

Households with little or no toilet paper left are turning to other options. Bidet sales are seeing massive spikes. Some are turning to wipes, other paper goods or toilet paper “alternatives” and flushing them down the toilet as they would TP. But they’re not TP, and sewage systems are not handling them well. People are sharing warnings to stop this, including nightmarish photos of sewers packed with trash and toilets overflowing.

So…what can you do, and what items should you absolutely not use? The general guideline from plumbing companies is you should only flush waste and toilet tissue. Period. So when in doubt, err on the side of “don’t flush it.” Here are several things people have been trying to use instead of toilet paper that are likely to clog pipes — and a couple of things you can get away with if you’re smart about it.

(Keep in mind you can still use most of the “don’ts” we mention to clean yourself IF you throw them in the garbage — or better still, into a plastic bag and then the garbage — rather than attempting to flush them.)

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