Pipework blockages caused by flushing wet wipes, cotton buds and other sanitary products down your loo can lead to bad smells, home sewer flooding and even expensive plumbing bills.

To help keep your pipework clear and reduce the risk of any costly plumbing bills, make sure to only flush the 3Ps down your toilet: Pee, Poo and Paper.

 

Wet wipes are the most common reason for a blocked pipes. Even 'flushable' wipes shouldn't be flushed as they just don't break down. Pop them straight in the bin to avoid a blockage.

Nearly 2 billion period products are flushed down the toilet every year, which can also cause blockages in the network and in your pipes at home. By simply swapping to re-usable products such as menstrual cups and period pants, you could save money and help prevent blockages in your pipes. Use our periodic calculator to find out how much money you could save.​
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Whether you choose to use disposable period products or re-usable ones, all sanitary items like wet wipes, cotton pads, cotton buds and nappies need to go in the bin and not flushed down the loo.