Flushing things down the toilet might seem like a convenient way to get rid of unwanted items, but it can lead to plumbing nightmares. When you treat your toilet like a trash can, you're inviting ...

The modern toilet works on simple physics and smart engineering, but most people rarely think about what happens after the ...

I understand the temptation. The convenience. The quiet thrill of dropping a little “harmless” bit of rubbish into the loo and watching it swirl away with a satisfying whoosh. But treating your toilet ...

TENNESSEE, USA — This should do without saying, but please be sure you are only flushing toilet paper. As more people take steps to keep their areas clean, more people are using sanitary wipes to do ...

Everyone but a 2-year-old knows not to flush Barbie dolls and toy cars down the toilet. But, surprisingly, not everyone knows what seemingly harmless items also don't belong in the commode. It’s time ...

The toilet paper shortage has wreaked havoc on sewage systems as people flush wet wipes, paper towels and old clothes down the toilet. Coronavirus panic buying has stripped many essential items from ...