Well, let me tell you, I heard some folks talking ’bout this the other day. They was askin’, “Can you flush tampons?” Now, I ain’t no expert, but I got some thoughts on this, you know?
First off, them tampons, they ain’t like toilet paper. Toilet paper, that just melts away in the water, don’t it? But them tampons, they’re made of some other stuff. They get bigger when they get wet.
Flush Tampons or Not?
Some folks say you can flush ’em, and some say you can’t. And I’m thinkin’ why risk it? If that thing gets stuck in your pipes, oh boy, you’re gonna have a real mess on your hands. Plumbers are expensive, you know. Better safe than sorry, I always say.
I heard that these tampons, even the ones that say “flushable,” can still cause trouble. They get caught up with other things, like, you know, hair and whatnot. Then, before you know it, your toilet’s all backed up. You will have some big trouble. And nobody wants that, right?
And it ain’t just your own toilet you gotta worry about. Nope. All that stuff goes somewhere, right? It goes into them big pipes under the ground, and then it goes to that place where they clean the water. I don’t know what they call it, sewage system or something. If the tampons get stuck, maybe they will get out to the river. You don’t want them tampons floatin’ around in the river, do you?
What Happens If You Flush Tampons?
- Tampons get bigger with water.
- They can clog up your pipes.
- You might need a plumber then.
- They could end up in the river or the ocean.
- That’s just nasty.
So, what should you do with them tampons then? Well, it’s simple. Just wrap ’em up in some toilet paper or put them in those little bags they sometimes have in public restrooms. Then, just toss ’em in the trash can. That’s it. No mess, no fuss.
Some people say, “Oh, it’s just one tampon, it won’t hurt.” But think about it. If everyone thinks that way, that’s a whole lot of tampons going down the drain. It all adds up, you see. And can you recycle tampons? No, no way to do it.
Best Way to Dispose of Tampons
Now, I know some of them new tampons got them plastic things, applicators or something. Can’t flush them. You can’t recycle tampon applicators either. Just throw them in the trash, too. It ain’t worth the risk of messin’ up your plumbing or the, you know, the water place.
I remember one time, my neighbor, she flushed one of them tampons. Oh, she regretted it. Her whole bathroom was flooded. Water everywhere. It was a real disaster. She had to call the plumber, and it cost her a pretty penny. She learned her lesson, I tell ya. After that, she always put them in the trash. She said that she will never flush tampons again.
And you know what? If you’re in a public restroom, you know, like at the store or something, they usually got those little boxes on the wall for tampons and pads. Use them. That’s what they’re there for. Don’t be shy. Everyone uses them.
It’s just not worth it to flush tampons. It might seem easy at the time, but it can cause big problems later on. Problems that cost you time and money. And who needs that? Nobody, that’s who. And what about pads? Can you flush them? Oh, honey, no. Don’t flush pads. They’re even worse than tampons.
Just Throw Tampons in the Trash
So, to answer the question, “Can you flush tampons?” I say, just don’t do it. It ain’t worth the trouble. Just wrap ’em up and toss ’em in the trash. It’s the best way. Keep your pipes clear, keep the water clean, and keep your money in your pocket. That’s what I say. Simple, right? Right. Just remember, when in doubt, throw it out! Don’t be flushin’ them tampons down the toilet. You hear?
