Is it safe to flush Kleenex down toilet?

But disposable tissues (Kleenex) or paper towels are not meant to be flushed down a toilet. Flushing other items, such as Q-Tips, cotton balls, wet wipes, and dental floss can restrict drainage and cause constant backups in the toilet. Speak with your family members about what’s safe to flush and what isn’t.

Can a toilet come up into the bathtub?

“If it’s just the bathroom sink, (for example), it will not go down or it will come back up into the bathtub, but you can flush the toilet and it works perfectly fine,” she adds. “But if it’s the main line, anything you run will cause the toilet to percolate and come up into the bathtub or the basement.”

Why is the Flapper on my toilet not working?

You could also check that nothing is blocking the flow under the flapper with your fingers. If the toilet still drains slowly, then you have a blockage that may not be solved with a new toilet. It could be an improperly installed wax seal, perhaps the drain line isn’t properly sized, or there’s something that can be snaked out.

What to do about dirty water in one toilet only?

The hose bibs still use unfiltered water, but I’ve been pondering tapping the line between the iron filter and the softener to reduce the iron in the outside water. Some our neighbors who water their lawns and beds from the well now have rust stains on parts of their houses and sidwalks where the water reaches.

How often do you have to flush the toilet?

You spend about 27 minutes on the toilet every day. After spending that much time in the bathroom doing “the business,” you want to flush it and be done. You don’t want to stand in front of the toilet waiting for the tank to fill back up so you can flush it again.

What happens if you have a clogged toilet pipe?

If after replacing the wax ring the toilet still drains slowly, then the sewer pipe is clogged. It will be your responsibility to pay for cleaning it out if it is between the main sewer line and your house. Somewhere, there should be a clean out opening near the main line.

Can a plunger be used to flush a toilet?

If the plunger method works, it will let your toilet flush normally again. If this does not work, try the process one more time. If your toilet still drains slow and won’t fully empty, read on below.