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Does someone in your home flush tissues? [18 vote(s)]

Kleenex brand
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Store brand
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Scott
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Other (which?)
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Never
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yes, all the time.
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We're sensitive people here, we do NOT discuss toilets!
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For a great deal of money, the plumber showed me clearly why ...

No one should EVER flush KLEENEX.

 

The test for tissues and toilet paper is,

take one sheet, or whatever you normally use before flushing, and

get it wet, then

 

rub it gently.

 

If it tears and breaks up easily and immediately, it's okay.

If NOT, then DON'T FLUSH IT.

 

The Costco (Kirkland) brand TP seems to be okay.

The store brand tissues I buy seem to be either okay or marginal, I will test again.

Kleenex brand tissues, NO.

 



-- Edited by ed11563 on Monday 11th of May 2015 02:24:26 PM

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You shouldn't flush the "flushable" wipes either. No matter what the package says.



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Good point Blankie.



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ESPECIALLY never flush Kleenex if you have a septic system!


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The only time a tissue gets flushed is if it has been used to kill a bug.

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Divine Geek wrote:

The only time a tissue gets flushed is if it has been used to kill a bug.


Stupid bug!

 



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Divine Geek wrote:

The only time a tissue gets flushed is if it has been used to kill a bug.


 Yep.  I'll take my chances on the back up over a bug getting loose, even a dead one. biggrin



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Know what else shouldnt be flushed?

Apples.
And hot wheels.
False teeth.


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lilyofcourse wrote:

Know what else shouldnt be flushed?

Apples.
And hot wheels.
False teeth.


 AA batteries. furious  (renters)



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lilyofcourse wrote:

Know what else shouldnt be flushed?

Apples.
And hot wheels.
False teeth.


Duplo building blocks are hell, too!

(Don't ask me how I know that!)wink 



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A large pot of pasta should NEVER be flushed. My DH learned the hard way...lol. It expanded to three times it's size and it was not pretty, and I'm not talking about the cost!

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Tinydancer wrote:

A large pot of pasta should NEVER be flushed. My DH learned the hard way...lol. It expanded to three times it's size and it was not pretty, and I'm not talking about the cost!


I've gotta ask ... Why was your DH flushing pasta instead of eating it? 



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It was poker night with his buds. We ended up with 12" of snow so no one came. He doesn't like left over pasta. He dislikes it even more now...lol

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Tinydancer wrote:

It was poker night with his buds. We ended up with 12" of snow so no one came. He doesn't like left over pasta. He dislikes it even more now...lol


I would really love to know his thought process on flushing it vs just putting it in the trash can or the garbage disposal. Or he could send it my way. We love leftover pasta here!



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Ninja turtles should never be flushed as well.  no

Or a whole potato.



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just Czech wrote:

Ninja turtles should never be flushed as well.  no

Or a whole potato.


 But what about tater tops?

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just Czech wrote:

Ninja turtles should never be flushed as well.  no

Or a whole potato.


 Well. Turtles in general should not be flushed. Because that's how they become ninja.



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Charmin. That stuff is TERRIBLE if you have a septic tank.

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chef wrote:
just Czech wrote:

Ninja turtles should never be flushed as well.  no

Or a whole potato.


 But what about tater tops?

wink


 Hahahahahaha..Now that made me laugh!



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Lawyerlady wrote:

Charmin. That stuff is TERRIBLE if you have a septic tank.


I hate Charmin. Northern is my choice.

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flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:

Charmin. That stuff is TERRIBLE if you have a septic tank.


I hate Charmin. Northern is my choice.

flan 


 We use Charmin here at work.  I don't like it because it seems so linty.  According to the new packaging it is now safe.  We haven't had any problems but we aren't on a septic tank.

At home I use Angel Soft.  I used Cottonelle for years until I got a bad pack a few years ago.  It had splinters of wood in it.  It completely freaked me out & I switched.



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We use Scott. Buy it in bulk.



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Lexxy wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:

Charmin. That stuff is TERRIBLE if you have a septic tank.


I hate Charmin. Northern is my choice.

flan 


 We use Charmin here at work.  I don't like it because it seems so linty.  According to the new packaging it is now safe.  We haven't had any problems but we aren't on a septic tank.

At home I use Angel Soft.  I used Cottonelle for years until I got a bad pack a few years ago.  It had splinters of wood in it.  It completely freaked me out & I switched.


 We used to use Charmin, but I noticed my vent fan was getting clogged with TP lint.



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flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:

Charmin. That stuff is TERRIBLE if you have a septic tank.


I hate Charmin. Northern is my choice.

flan 


 We use Charmin here at work.  I don't like it because it seems so linty.  According to the new packaging it is now safe.  We haven't had any problems but we aren't on a septic tank.

At home I use Angel Soft.  I used Cottonelle for years until I got a bad pack a few years ago.  It had splinters of wood in it.  It completely freaked me out & I switched.


 We used to use Charmin, but I noticed my vent fan was getting clogged with TP lint.


 I notice it here at work too.  I wouldn't want to have to dust my bathroom everyday so I never use it at home. 



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I hate TP dust. 


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Alligators. Shouldn't flush alligators.

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lilyofcourse wrote:

Alligators. Shouldn't flush alligators.


 Experience or just a random thought? smile



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Random thought.



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I also hate the Charmin commercials.

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