Flushable Wipes: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Sometimes, even the tiniest choices can trigger substantial outcomes, a truth that hit home for one Reddit user. The tale began with a persistent smell in their upstairs toilet, prompting an investigation that unveiled a solid waste backup—a consequence attributed to the use of supposedly "flushable" wipes.

Reacting to the situation, they encouraged their spouse to stop using these wipes, which sparked a disagreement. Roughly two months earlier, the user had picked up on an unpleasant aroma in the toilet, an odor that seemed resistant to their cleaning efforts.

After a plumber scrutinized the situation, it became clear that the solid waste backup, partially provoked by the wipes, stood as the root cause. While the plumber tackled the immediate issue, the odor resurfaced within a week. While the spouse held fast to the comfort and convenience of "flushable" wipes, the user couldn't ignore their concerns regarding the potential long-term effects on their home's plumbing system. Read the full story below:

Here's the stoty, straight forward.

OP finally decided to have a plumber come over and check it out but the problem was only solved for a week

OP noticed that their spouse was using flushable wipes and that this has been going on for a couple of months.

OP told their spouse to stop using the flushable wipes since that was causing the problem.

The spouse was upset at OP and wouldn't just throw them in the trash.

OP is unsure what to think now so she turned to Reddit for guidance.

And here’s what Reddit users had to say.

Just throw them away.

They cause a lot of damage.

Someone needs to change their name.