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 ...

In a world where convenience often trumps common sense, the toilet has somehow become the unsuspecting hero—or rather, victim—of our trashy tendencies. Despite plumbing systems being explicitly ...

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 ...

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 ...

PETGUGU is the world’s first smart cat flush toilet designed to make your life as a cat owner easier and your home cleaner. With PETGUGU, you can say goodbye to the hassle of scooping litter and ...

For decades, cat litter boxes have stored waste, creating odor, bacteria, and daily chores. In multi-cat households, the issue becomes even more challenging. The Self-flushing Smart Cat Toilet ...

A study found that the floor and walls around the toilet could still get contaminated with viruses from the toilet bowl even when the lid is down during flushing. (Photo: Getty) Will shutting the ...

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 ...