Bathroom ruling
Can gauze go down the drain?
Gauze 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
Gauze is woven to remain strong and absorbent when wet, so it can expand and snag inside a drain line.
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Do this instead
Bag used gauze and place it in the trash unless your healthcare provider gives different medical-waste instructions.
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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.