Stop! Never Flush These 9 Items Down the Toilet in Michigan

Talking about what not to flush down the toilet usually feels like a conversation you'd have with a toddler. But here we are, because many grown adults in Michigan still need a reminder.

Whether it’s out of laziness, bad habits, or just not knowing any better, people keep flushing stuff down the pipes that has no business being there. And yeah, it might not seem like a big deal now, but, I'm telling you, it can seriously mess up your plumbing, cost you a ton, and even screw with Michigan’s lakes and water systems.

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My father-in-law and mother-in-law work in the septic industry, and let me tell you, I’ve heard some wild stories. You wouldn’t believe what some people think is okay to flush. I’ll spare you the gross and dirty details (you’re welcome) and just stick to some of the more common items people send swirling down their toilets that absolutely shouldn’t be there. Trust me, your pipes and your bank account will thank you.

I don’t know why anyone would flush anything down their toilet aside from toilet paper. You could try to make a case for those so-called “flushable” wipes like Dude Wipes, but even those aren’t really supposed to go down the toilet. Yes, even the ones that advertise as flushable. Just don’t do it.

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Flushing the wrong stuff doesn’t just mess up your pipes—it can back up your whole system, flood your bathroom, and cost you a ton to fix. If you’re on a city sewer, it can also lead to bigger problems like clogs in the system and pollution in Michigan’s lakes and waterways. It’s gross, it’s expensive, and it’s totally avoidable.