None of these things break down in the sewer pipes of your home or on the way to the wastewater treatment plant. So what happens when you flush them down the toilet or drain? Since they don't break down, they can tangle and clump together, forming clogs that cause sewage to back up into your home or neighborhood. Defend Your Drains by disposing of these products in the trash (where they belong) before they cause unpleasant and expensive problems.
Wipes are designed to be stronger than facial tissue or toilet tissue, so they don’t break down in water. This includes baby wipes, bathroom wipes, facial or cosmetic wipes, personal hygiene wipes, disinfecting wipes, floor cleaning or dusting wipes and toilet bowl scrub pads.
Wipes should always be thrown directly into the trash.