Can I flush tampons down the toilet?!


Question: Can I flush tampons down the toilet?
I live in a condominium building, so it has lots of rooms so it should be a stable flushing system, right? The building was built in the 80's I think.

Answers:

I wouldn't recommend it. Although the tampons say you can flush them, they also usually say they can cause problems. Also, do not flush the applicator no matter what.



You can flush the tampon, but not the applicator. If the building is connected to a septic tank, however, do NOT flush tampons!



While the boxes say they can be flushed, I know that sometimes they can cause problems. It's really best to wrap them up in toilet paper and put in the regular trash...just as a precaution.



Am I correct here or is it okay to flush tampons down a toilet? ... expand which I can see would cause a clog in your toilet if you flush enough in there.



Yes.

Read the pamphlet that came with your tampons.



Most people flush them.



Yeah




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