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[–] snek_boi@lemmy.ml 26 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Oh. Shoot. I’ve bought those in the past. So they’re lying about being flushable, I suppose.

[–] chuckleslord@lemmy.world 66 points 6 days ago (1 children)

No, they're definitely flushable. Just like my new product, flushable golf balls! Put them in your toilet, hit the plunger, and watch them disappear down the drain. Totally flushable!

[–] XiberKernel@lemmy.world 8 points 6 days ago

Conover, are you flushing golf balls again?!

[–] PlantJam@lemmy.world 33 points 6 days ago (1 children)

They're fine to use, just put them in the trash when you're done.

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 17 points 6 days ago (4 children)
[–] PlantJam@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I use them for after exercise, so it's just sweat and dirt. I have been meaning to get a bidet, though.

[–] xylol@leminal.space 5 points 6 days ago

Bidet showers are the best after a long workout, have your gym install one in the gym restroom for everyone to use

[–] Wolf@lemmy.today 1 points 4 days ago (2 children)

How is that insane? I keep a tiny trash can with a step open lid next to the toilet specifically for that. The lid and frequently changing the bags prevent it from stinking, plus it uses way less water.

Personally I feel like they have all the benefits of bidets and TP, with none of the drawbacks.

[–] CommanderCloon@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

They have their own singular drawback with being a stain on the environment.

Seriously, just get a bidet

[–] Wolf@lemmy.today 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I live in an RV, which has a special toilet designed to use very little water.

I don't think it would work even if I could afford to retrofit my bathroom, as water pressure is often an issue when traveling.

[–] Chocobofangirl@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

I use a travel bidet. Squeeze bottle lol

[–] pupbiru@aussie.zone 2 points 4 days ago

the drawbacks are that they’re made from cotton and plastics, which are all absolutely horrendous for the environment… cotton is among the worst offenders for water use, and polyester etc is bad in clothes let alone chucking an entire wet wipe multiple times per day

[–] Willy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I like the hand held ones. Better build quality for the price

[–] DeviantOvary@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

And FYI for any woman out there, these are better for health, as they don't blast bacteria from back to front. There was a study about it that I read several years ago, which I kept in mind when choosing a bidet. I went for a handheld one, too, and it's great.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 1 points 5 days ago

I'll hold my dog over the bidet.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 22 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (3 children)

My understanding is that none of them are flushable

Edit: Yes, you are able to flush them. I didn't think I needed to clarify that I meant whether flushing them will destroy your plumbing or not

[–] couch1potato@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 6 days ago (2 children)

My understanding is they are flushable (technically), it's just not good to flush them because they don't disintegrate or break down in water like toilet paper does. So it leads to clogs in pipes or sewer filtering equipment.

[–] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 18 points 6 days ago (2 children)

By that logic anything small enough to fit in the pipe is flushable. Sounds like the word "flushable" on packaging needs to be regulated.

[–] IhaveCrabs111@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

I remember reading a post from someone who worked for a flushable wipe company. They were getting complaints from the waste treatment plant but the they kept telling them that they are safe to flush and that the waste treatment plant were having issue were non flushable wet wipe baby wipe types. It got to the point where the guy from the wipe company had to go down there and get a lab analysis on them. All of the wipes that were blocking up the plant were wet ones and non flushable baby wipes. The conclusion was people are idiots and don’t read the labels.

[–] WanderingThoughts@europe.pub 0 points 6 days ago (1 children)

It is regulated. Flushable means it doesn't clog household pipes. It doesn't say anything about the sewers and that's where the problem is.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago

It'll clog some household pipes regardless.

[–] UltraMagnus0001@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

Saw it on history channel a many moons ago, the sewage treatment plants have difficulties with them.

[–] FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 6 days ago (4 children)

I wonder because the one I use is made 100% of plant fibers and a couple natural extracts like aloe vera. Is that flushable?

[–] taladar@sh.itjust.works 19 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Wooden roof beams are also 100% plant fibers, as are wool sweaters and the sewer system definitely can not handle neither of those.

[–] Revan343@lemmy.ca 22 points 6 days ago (1 children)

100% plant fibers

wool sweaters

[–] JasonDJ@lemmy.zip 4 points 6 days ago
[–] can@sh.itjust.works 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] nulluser@lemmy.world 8 points 6 days ago

Wait. You're saying that sheep aren't plants?

[–] nulluser@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

the sewer system definitely can not handle ~~neither~~ either of those.

[–] glitchdx@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

it's not a double negative. it's repetition for emphasis.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 11 points 6 days ago (2 children)

No.

If it's not human waste or regular toilet paper, it's not flushable.

End.

[–] Willy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago

Sometimes human waste isn’t flushable. Btw where do you keep your poop knife?

[–] baltakatei@sopuli.xyz 4 points 6 days ago

Is it sold already wet within their packaging?

If it were water soluble, it would have already dissolved before you opened the packaging.

[–] lolrightythen@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

Doubtful. I think it's that they dont break down quickly enough and cause clogs.

[–] Amanduh@lemm.ee 1 points 6 days ago (2 children)

They are flushable, it just becomes a problem later on

[–] cecilkorik@lemmy.ca 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Everything is flushable if you're brave enough and your toilet is big enough. I flush whole garbage bags and small appliances down my powerflush-9,000,000. The local water authority hates me, they have to keep a crew on standby at the end of my driveway to haul my garbage away after unclogging the sewers, but I write "flushable" on each one to taunt them so they know there's nothing they can do to stop me.

In all seriousness, we need to stop this anti-social behavior. It's a problem, the government needs to step in to protect consumers and municipalities and hold manufacturers accountable.

[–] Amanduh@lemm.ee 5 points 6 days ago

But muh freedumbs!

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I mean, sure... Poop is also technically edible but you don't see me eating shit

[–] user224@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Ah, right, I get it! It becomes a hidden problem that I can't see, just like I technically can't see you eating shit, because you hide while doing so.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

*Scurries into the corner and cowers over bowl of hot poop*

[–] Amanduh@lemm.ee 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] xylol@leminal.space 2 points 6 days ago

Just let it soak in water in the fridge then its good again, cold brewp

[–] Amanduh@lemm.ee 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Wow you made the same point I did!

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 6 days ago

I just think it was unnecessary, as I assumed people understood that you can technically flush these wipes.