10 Everyday Items You Should Never Pour Down the Drain

Women's products

Why Women’s Hygiene Products Must Stay Out of Drains

Tampons and pads are built to absorb and expand, making them prime clog starters once inside plumbing. They retain shape, intertwine with grease and wipes, and form dense barriers.

These blockages can halt wastewater flow and trigger unsanitary overflows. Use provided sanitary bins or wrap and trash them to maintain safe, reliable drainage.