With many different brands of ‘flushable’ wipes on the market, we are regularly asked whether these wipes are actually safe to flush. 

The short answer is NO. We don’t recommend flushing ANYTHING other than toilet paper, pee or poo down your loo. 

Why don’t we recommend flushing ‘flushable’ wipes? 

While toilet paper, pee and poo are all made from natural sources and will all break down and disintegrate within your pipes, sewerage lines, septic tank or house sewerage treatment plant, flushable wipes are generally made from synthetic materials (such as polyester or plastic) that will not break down within the sewage treatment process, meaning that it is very likely, that flushable wipes will eventually result in blocked sewerage pipes, either within your property or the councils. 

In the opinion of HC Plumbing, there are no wipes or paper towels on the market that are safe for your septic tank, sewerage treatment plant or for simply flushing down your toilet. If toilet paper alone isn’t sufficient, perhaps look at investing in a bidet!

In the event that you have been using flushable wipes and/or paper towel and you believe they may have resulted in a partial or whole blockage, please give us a call on 0439 648 390 and we will arrange to come and inspect your drains and clear any blockages.