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.

Jeepers, creepers! Look at this photo. This dumpster contains the ingredients of a fatberg — a toxic stew of fats, oils and grease that met up in the sewage system with sanitary products, none of ...

I understand the temptation. The convenience. The quiet thrill of dropping a little “harmless” bit of rubbish into the loo and watching it swirl away with a satisfying whoosh. But treating your toilet ...

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 ...

A woman whose home was badly flooded after heavy rain in a village has urged people to be mindful of what they flush down the toilet. George Dryden's home was badly affected back in January during ...