Can toilet paper be thrown into the toilet?

Even in the era of flushing sleeves, the question remains relevant: can toilet paper be thrown into the toilet? In public places, the prohibition sign most often weighs; advertising claims that it is safe. We will figure out if clogging can occur due to paper and in what cases this happens, and also consider ways to eliminate it.

Why can not you throw paper in the toilet, is the sewer clogged?

The unwillingness of the housewives to install a bin in the bathroom is understandable: no matter how tight and beautiful it is, this point will not differ in aesthetics and hygiene. Throwing pieces of paper in a bucket is a largely obsolete habit, but not so simple.

Plates asking not to throw toilet paper in the toilet are found wherever possible. Is there a danger of clogging in an apartment? Depends on the composition of pipipax. There are varieties of fairly thick paper. They are inexpensive, but at the same time they are an unsafe option for health due to rigidity. This kind of cellulose does not dissolve in water: it is made from recycled waste paper, it has a lot of glue and little peeled pulp, so it breaks up into pieces that cause traffic jams.

Modern rolls of soft and loose paper dissolve instantly and do not cause any concern. Often the manufacturer indicates on the packaging that the paper is intended to be flushed into the toilet. It is more expensive, but safer for plumbing and health.

Mixed paper is also available: partly from waste paper, partly from cellulose. To make sure that the roll of sewage does not harm, it is better to test: put a piece of paper in water and evaluate how quickly it dissolves.

Do not throw away

It is not recommended to throw out paper if the plumbing in the house is not new (the pipes are most likely narrowed by layers of dirt, lime and water stone), or are not installed according to standards. The flush toilet bowl and pipe must be of sufficient width, there should be no bends or turns of the pipes, the tank should work properly and empty with sufficient force.

The problem of blockages is especially relevant for private homes. In the absence of a powerful water pressure and a long track, the probability of traffic jams increases significantly. If you use a reservoir with a storage septic tank for taps, you cannot throw paper into the toilet.

Tip
Septic tank is a necessary device for cleaning sewage. Automatic septic tank "Topas" is recommended by people who have encountered difficulties in the local sewer system, for example, in a suburban area. The station processes waste water from the house in a biological way, using bacteria. In Topas, not only cellulose is broken down, but also other possible sources of blockages.

Can throw away

You can throw away paper if:

• pipe diameter greater than 100 mm;
• the allotment route is short and straight;
• in the storage tank, processing is carried out by active septic tanks;
• instant paper is used.

Toilets in public areas

Why in public places almost everywhere there are signs asking for a careful attitude to plumbing? Compare the number of toilet users in your apartment and the average restaurant. Patency there is much higher and the likelihood of blockages, too. Another factor is the pipifax variety. As a rule, this is a cheap single-layer type with an abundance of impregnation.

As a result, the pipes are clogged by the failed cellulose to soak, complex jams form.Try to understand workers in public places. Even without that, they often have to clean the plumbing, and if permission is given to flush the paper in the toilet, wet wipes and hygiene products will also go there - not all visitors conscientiously operate the toilet.

What to do if plumbing is clogged

As a rule, soft, easily dissolving paper is purchased for the house, it does not cause problems with blockages. If the paper still clogged the toilet, then you should carry out the following procedure:

1. Dilute liquid powder or washing gel in a bucket of hot water.
2. Scoop out excess water, if any.
3. Pour the solution into the toilet.

Use a plunger or a special cable. If the water does not leave, call the plumbing. Most likely, the cause of the blockage is hidden deeper.

It is possible that not toilet paper has caused trouble. What else clogs the sewer:

• food leftovers;
• cat filler made of clay or silica gel (wood in small quantities is allowed to rinse);
• hygiene items, including diapers and wet wipes;
• construction garbage;
• newspapers, magazines, cardboard, printing paper;
• rags;
• packages
• candy wrappers;
• toys, especially dog ​​or small children's balls, etc.

Tip
If the bin is not for you, but you are afraid of clogging, then try not to throw a lot of pieces of paper at a time, especially in crumpled form. Wash off water several times in a row.

Think about installing high-quality sanitary ware and buying special toilet paper. In the end, it is many times more convenient than fussing with not the most fragrant bin.