Flushing things down the toilet might seem like an easy way to get rid of waste, but it's not without consequences. Toilets are designed for human waste and toilet paper, but not much else.

Bathrooms are a breeding ground for bacteria, making it essential to find ways to keep this high-traffic space as clean as possible. While most people agree that toilets harbor germs, there's an ...

Flushable wipes stick to pipes and don’t dissolve like toilet paper, creating buildup that leads to serious blockages. Flushing tampons, meds, or even small toys can swell or tangle in your plumbing, ...

The City of Collinsville wants people to stop flushing items down the toilet that are clogging sewer lines. The city shared images online saying even if a product says "flushable wipes" that does not ...

We all know by now that wet wipes should never be flushed down the toilet. But experts have revealed 11 other surprising items that could wreak havoc on your pipes. While many people trim their nails ...

SOMERS POINT, N.J. (WPVI) -- A New Jersey woman was cleaning her bathroom nine years ago when her 20th-anniversary diamond ring fell into the toilet and down the drain. She thought it was gone forever ...

Learn how to unclog a toilet without a plunger using simple household items like hot water, dish soap, and baking soda.

CHINO HILLS, Calif. -- The engagement ring on Yana Glass' finger is back where it belongs thanks to a keen-eyed Southern California public works crew. In March 2022, Glass' 5-year-old son flushed her ...

After two long years, WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has gotten a new driver’s license after the 2025 Indiana Fever guard flushed her old one down the toilet. Cunningham clarified the rumors about the ...