Bathroom ruling

Can facial tissues (kleenex) go down the drain?

NO

Facial tissues (Kleenex) 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

Facial tissues are formulated to stay together when wet and do not disperse as quickly as toilet paper.

02

Do this instead

Put used Kleenex and other facial tissues in a lined trash bin.

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.