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  2. 12 Things You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet - AOL

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    Wet Wipes. Baby wipes of any kind should never be flushed. They don’t break down as toilet paper does and can cause clogs — even if the package claims they’re “flushable.”

  3. Eco-tip: Flushable wipes? Not really. A state law clarifies ...

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    They've been marketed as flushable. But disposable wipes can cause nasty sewage problems when flushed. A state law has changed labeling language.

  4. Calls for mandatory ‘do not flush’ labels on wet wipes - AOL

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    The firm said many consumers believe wipes without a ‘fine to flush’ label can be flushed, especially if they are labelled as ‘biodegradable’. A section of fatberg being removed from a ...

  5. Grinder pump - Wikipedia

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    Some wipe companies say "flush one at a time," some say "not for pump systems," some say "safe for sewers". As recommended by Consumer Reports, wipes should be put into a garbage can instead of the toilet. [3] The National Association of Clean Water Agencies has compiled a list of articles and municipal documents regarding wipes.

  6. Wet wipe - Wikipedia

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    An individually-wrapped wet wipe Wet wipes on a shelf. A wet wipe, also known as a wet towel, wet one, moist towelette, disposable wipe, disinfecting wipe, or a baby wipe (in specific circumstances) is a small to medium-sized moistened piece of plastic [1] or cloth that either comes folded and individually wrapped for convenience or, in the case of dispensers, as a large roll with individual ...

  7. Gel wipe - Wikipedia

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    Gel wipe is a moisturizing gel applied to dry toilet paper for cleaning purposes, like personal hygiene, or to reduce skin irritation from diarrhea. It was developed in the 21st century as an environmentally sensitive alternative to wet wipes. [1] [2] [full citation needed]

  8. Staying with friends or family over Thanksgiving? Here's a ...

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    "Toilet seats should always be put back down if you put them up at any point." And now a word on those so-called flushable wipes you use to remove your makeup or clean up your baby. If you've yet ...

  9. Fatberg - Wikipedia

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    A fatberg is a rock-like mass of waste matter in a sewer system formed by the combination of flushed non-biodegradable solids (such as wet wipes) with fat, oil, and grease (FOG) deposits. [1] [2] [3] The handling of FOG waste and the buildup of its deposits are a long-standing problem in waste management, with "fatberg" a more recent neologism. [4]