Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Someone flushing the toilet - Boonchai Wedmakawand/Getty Images There could be many reasons why your toilet may keep clogging — ...

Flushable wipes stick to pipes and don’t dissolve like toilet paper, creating buildup that leads to serious blockages. Flushing tampons, meds, or even small toys can swell or tangle in your plumbing, ...

File this one under “Studies We Wish Had Let Us Remain Ignorant.” Scientists at the University of Arizona decided to investigate whether closing the toilet lid before flushing reduces ...

Bathrooms are a breeding ground for bacteria, making it essential to find ways to keep this high-traffic space as clean as possible. While most people agree that toilets harbor germs, there's an ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - They promise convenience and a cleaner clean—but those so-called flushable wipes may be wreaking havoc on your plumbing, the environment, and your wallet. Despite what the ...

Just like the great debate over which way the toilet paper roll goes, there is a similar spat over flushing: lid open or closed? Scientists have weighed in with their own woeful conclusion: Neither is ...

Do you leave the toilet seat up when you flush? A simple question – maybe one you’ve never really thought about before, or maybe it’s your biggest peeve when others do it. Whatever your answer, it’s a ...

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