Can You Flush a Pad Down the Toilet? How To Dispose of Used Sanitary Pads Safely 

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Sanitary pads, tampons, and other menstrual hygiene products can be disposed of in several ways. One rule, though, as far as feminine hygiene products are concerned, is that they should never be flushed down the toilet. So, can you flush a pad down the toilet? The answer is no, and we’ll tell you why.  In … Read more

I Flushed Paper Towel Down the Toilet. What Should I Do?

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Flushing paper towels down the toilet is a common mistake that people often make. You probably assume paper towels are like toilet tissues and that they will easily disintegrate in water. However, paper towels are much more absorbent than toilet tissue and will not disintegrate quickly. This can cause your toilet to become clogged, causing … Read more

What To Do If You Accidentally Mixed Bleach and Toilet Bowl Cleaner

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So, you have decided, on a Saturday morning, that you’re finally going to thoroughly clean your toilet bowl and remove those brown stains that have been bugging you every time you visit the toilet. You pour your toilet bowl cleaner and start scrubbing with all your energy. But nothing is coming out! You, therefore, decide … Read more

Discharge that Looks Like Wet Tissue: Causes and Treatments

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Vaginal discharge is a normal part of being female. It’s usually clear or white. Vaginal discharge helps maintain a healthy vagina by providing lubrication, removing dead cells from the vaginal walls, and killing germs. The amount of discharge varies throughout the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause. Some changes in discharge are harmless, but others may … Read more