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Using a Toilet for Tampon DisposalIn the past, using a toilet for tampon disposal was a ticket to one thing – a clogged toilet. Today, however, tampon makers have helped with this problem. Any public restroom feminine hygiene guide will telll you that flushing applicators is a big no-no. However, many companies are now making tampons with applicators that are made of materials designed to break down in heavy water. This means that when these tampons are flushed, they will not be around for long enough to clog your toilet. Tampax was the first to introduce toilet safe tampon disposal. Other manufacturers have followed and now almost any major brand, probably including your brand of choice, can provide you with these convenient models. Take a look into this at your local drug store. Save yourself the trouble of unclogging your toilet by only practicing tampon disposal in the toilet with the right kinds that won't give you problems. Comments8/21/2006 5:23:35 PMBernard Marshall said: Can a tampon be flushed down the toilet with a septic system 10/31/2006 9:11:48 AM Big plumbing bill said: I don't think it's wise to flush them. I have had sewer backup because Tampax was flushed even though instructions inside box said to flush. 2/13/2007 1:12:04 PM Suz said: I apologize for my bluntness in advance. Interesting that only men comment on this topic...it is embarrassing. In general, women couldn't really care less about putting the applicator in a trash bin. What we want to know: is it safe to flush a used tampon down the toilet? It is completely disgusting to try to dispose of one otherwise, esp. in a public toilet where elbow room in rather limited. Public restrooms neither provide thick enough toilet paper or other bags to dispose of them in, and the possiblity of fumbling the thing is very real. I'm aware that the fabric used is a pseudo natural fabric, rayon. I would think it would break down reasonably quickly provided the septic system is working properly (and you haven't killed the bacteria with detergents). I'm generally cautious with other people's septic systems, but you have to gauge if it is worse to leave it in the bathroom trash. If there's city sewer on the house, I always flush tampons. (I never flush the applicator).
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