Cleaning & Laundry ruling

Can dryer lint go down the drain?

NO

Dryer lint 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

01

Why the pipe objects

Lint is a dense mat of fibers that can catch inside a drain and may include persistent synthetic microfibers.

02

Do this instead

Empty lint screens into the trash and use a washer filter or laundry bag when appropriate.

03

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.