10 Surprising Things You Should Never Pour Down the Drain

Women's products

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Women’s hygiene products like tampons and pads are made to absorb moisture, which makes them risky to flush. In water, they expand and can cause major plumbing blockages.

These products do not break down and can stay in pipes, mixing with other waste and creating large clogs that are costly to fix. Such blockages can disrupt water flow and cause backups.

Always throw hygiene products in the trash. Many places provide special bins for safe and responsible disposal.