10 Items That Should Never Go Down Your Drain

Sanitary pads

  The Catastrophic Consequences of Flushing Sanitary Products Sanitary pads appear harmless, but create serious risks when improperly disposed. Manufactured from latex and synthetic compounds, they never decompose. They expand and lodge within pipelines, creating obstructions that halt water movement and require expensive repairs. Condoms, also manufactured from latex, generate identical complications when flushed. They inflate with waste or water, increasing their obstruction potential dramatically. Once lodged, they prove extremely difficult to extract and typically require professional plumbing services. To avoid these disasters, always dispose of sanitary pads and condoms in waste containers, never toilets. Responsible disposal protects plumbing systems and municipal wastewater infrastructure.

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