Flushing things down the toilet might seem like an easy way to get rid of waste, but it's not without consequences. Toilets are designed for human waste and toilet paper, but not much else.

While it’s not a perfect precaution, it makes a real difference. A 2020 study sampled aerosols after flushing with the lid up ...

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 ...

There seems to be a bit of a silent debate for one common bathroom practice. And no, we aren't talking about whether toilet ...

It may be tempting to toss debris in the toilet and whisk it away to parts unknown, but those careless flushes can lead to not just expensive plumbing repairs (or ire from your landlord if you’re a ...

What not to flush down the toilet is a list that should contain more than just "things that are too big." In fact, your home plumbing system is much more sensitive than it looks. Flushing something ...

This one helpful maintenance tip could keep homeowners from flushing money down the toilet. A home maintenance video that went viral on TikTok warns about a certain sound coming from the toilet that ...