Bathroom ruling
Can dental picks go down the drain?
Dental picks does not become toilet paper merely because it fits in the bowl.
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Sink or drainNo
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Garbage disposalNo
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ToiletNo
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Septic systemNo
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Why the pipe objects
Small pointed sticks and plastic picks can lodge across a bend and catch hair, paper or wipes.
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Do this instead
Put used picks and toothpicks in the trash.
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Already did it?
Do not flush again to test your luck. If the bowl rises, drains slowly or gurgles, stop using the toilet and call a plumber before it overflows.