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Why aren't baby wipers our default?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Did...did you say toilet paper?

He doesn't know how to use the three seashells!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Because toilet paper can be flushed, but baby wipes should go in a garbage bin?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

My roommate refuses to acknowledge that key difference. I just hope I’m out of the apartment before it becomes my problem.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Bidet is life

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Because "flushable" wipes really aren't and they are mode of plastic?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Until recently, baby wipes were largely non biodegradable

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

And they’re still non-flushable, despite what the package says.

Most baby wipes and similar materials aren’t designed to be flushed—“flushable” products like wipes do not readily disperse upon flushing and actually remain in a solid state while traveling through the sewer system. They may clog your pipes at home resulting in costly visits from your plumber. They may get caught in the public wastewater system, which can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to regional pumping equipment leading to higher sewer bills for us all. While many of these products might masquerade as “flushable” and “sewer friendly”, don’t be fooled!

https://protectyourpipes.org/wipes#

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Mine disperse fine, don't trust big paper

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Paper? I don’t wipe like a peasant. I have one of those $20 bidets.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Okay so how do you dry your arse