{"id":6848,"date":"2023-05-05T12:04:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T12:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mastersplumbingservices.com.au\/?p=6848"},"modified":"2023-05-05T12:14:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T12:14:33","slug":"the-dangers-of-flushing-non-flushable-items-down-your-toilet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mastersplumbingservices.com.au\/blogs\/the-dangers-of-flushing-non-flushable-items-down-your-toilet\/","title":{"rendered":"The dangers of flushing non-flushable items down your toilet"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6848\" class=\"elementor elementor-6848\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ddc9cfa elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ddc9cfa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-808b61a\" data-id=\"808b61a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-761e31a elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"761e31a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.5 - 14-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The dangers of flushing non-flushable items down your toilet<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95e5245 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95e5245\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.5 - 14-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>The convenience of modern-day plumbing is often taken for granted, especially when it comes to flushing non-flushable items down the toilet. While it may seem like a simple solution to dispose of unwanted waste, flushing non-flushable items can have severe and costly consequences. <\/p><p>As a trusted plumbing company in Sydney, 247 Plumbers is here to educate you on the dangers of flushing non-flushable items down your toilet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8479325 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8479325\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are non-flushable items?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2014f1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2014f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNon-flushable items are any items that are not designed to be flushed down the toilet. This includes but is not limited to sanitary products, wet wipes, cotton buds, dental floss, paper towels, and cooking grease. These items can cause blockages in your plumbing system and can lead to significant damage and expensive repairs.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cf5b3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2cf5b3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The dangers of flushing non-flushable items<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8372462 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8372462\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><b>Blocked toilets:<\/b> One of the most common dangers of flushing non-flushable items down your toilet is the risk of blockages. These blockages can cause your toilet to overflow and flood your bathroom. In addition, blocked toilets can cause unpleasant odors and attract pests and insects. <br \/><br \/><\/li><li><b>Damage to your plumbing system: <\/b>Flushing non-flushable items can cause significant damage to your plumbing system. When items get stuck in your pipes, they can cause blockages that prevent water from flowing through your system. This can cause pipes to burst and lead to water damage in your home.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><b>Environmental damage: <\/b>Flushing non-flushable items down your toilet can have a significant impact on the environment. Items such as wet wipes and sanitary products can end up in our waterways and oceans, causing harm to marine life and polluting the environment. <br \/><br \/><\/li><li><b>Expensive repairs: <\/b>The cost of repairing damage caused by flushing non-flushable items down your toilet can be significant. In some cases, the damage may be so severe that it requires extensive repairs or even a full replacement of your plumbing system.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9992a4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9992a4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What should you flush down your toilet?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6dd411 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6dd411\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The only items that should be flushed down your toilet are human waste and toilet paper. Toilet paper is designed to break down quickly in water and can be safely flushed down your toilet. However, it is important to note that not all toilet paper is created equal. Some brands may not break down as easily as others, so it is essential to choose toilet paper that is specifically labeled as septic-safe.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b19783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b19783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-963fe34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"963fe34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFlushing non-flushable items down your toilet can have severe and costly consequences. As a responsible homeowner, it is essential to dispose of non-flushable items properly. If you are experiencing issues with your plumbing system, contact 247 Plumbers in Sydney for reliable and efficient plumbing services. By working together, we can ensure a safer and more sustainable environment for generations to come.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The convenience of modern-day plumbing is often taken for granted, especially when it comes to flushing non-flushable items down the toilet. While it may seem like a simple solution to dispose of unwanted waste, flushing non-flushable items can have severe and costly consequences. 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