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sd2220: 1 year ago via iPhone

Are tampons really flushable like the box says? I've always been told not to flush them so if they really are flushable then why not?

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laxer: 1 year ago

I don't really know I never flush them cuz I was told it would clog the pipes and that would just be awkward........

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MartinHenry: 1 year ago

I don't think they are. You could try it at a public restroom :)

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K9skennel: 1 year ago via iPhone

So someone else gets your mess?
That's kinda rude and disrespectful.

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PandaLover5533: 1 year ago via Android

^ True.

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MartinHenry: 1 year ago

Not if you offer to clean it up.....unless its a complete jerk, then they deserve it. Plus, I doubt someone would ever really try it....I wouldn't.

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madeye321: 1 year ago

i flush them, no-biggie.(;

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pocketgodmaniac101: 1 year ago

It matters how bad your toilet is and if it clogs up much

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alilbitofchelsea: 1 year ago via iPhone

Well if the box says, maybe you should try it at a public restroom a couple times and see what happens. Into you are completely sure they are flushable, then try it at your house. :)

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vbmg152: 1 year ago via iPhone

Best not to, just in case! I never did!

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LoLLer: 1 year ago

they are but just in case your told not to

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sliceoflife: 1 year ago via iPhone

Cute pic

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asiya: 1 year ago

i flush the tampons all the time. they've never clogged my toilet, its the plastic that you're not supposed to flush .. so, you don't have to worry at all ;)

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Lain93: 1 year ago via Android

I do but I think it depends on the sewage system.

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musicgirl12: 1 year ago

Yes

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DanielleRainin: 1 year ago

i would try it in a public bathroom

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JennaGreenhagen: 1 year ago

Probably depends on how big the tampon is.

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SpecialAgentOso: 1 year ago

Don't flush them! Although they ARE technically flush able, it's really bad for your plumbing.

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Dannalynn: 1 year ago

If you have a septic system instead of public sewer don't flush.

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Dannalynn: 1 year ago via Android

Ask the person who cleans septic tanks about"white mice"!

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CastitatisLilium: 1 year ago

I've used Playtex for the past couple years, always flush them. I haven't clogged any toilets.

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virgokiss91: 1 year ago via iPhone

Yes, you can flush them. I flush mine always and haven't had any problems. (no stopped up toilets).

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Sea_Trish: 1 year ago via iPhone | Last edited at 6:58PM on 1/24/2012

I've heard it only matters if there's a septic tank instead of municipal plumbing.

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9suns: 1 year ago

In general, they will flush down, BUT, they will catch on anything on the sewer pipes leaving your house ( eventually a very expensive plumber call) or make it down to the city sewer plant where they have to take out any solids from the sewerage before they treat and release it back into the environment. I have seen the huge collection of used tampons being separated out on conveyor belts to be disposed of separately (not a pretty sight). Avoid unnecessary plumbing calls and be kind to the environment; please do not flush tampons.

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