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.

Flushing things down the toilet might seem like a convenient way to get rid of unwanted items, but it can lead to plumbing nightmares. When you treat your toilet like a trash can, you're inviting ...

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 ...

Finally! A microbiologist settles the debate on whether you need to keep the toilet lid down when you're not on the pot.

Do you leave the toilet seat up when you flush? A simple question – maybe one you’ve never really thought about before, or maybe it’s your biggest peeve when others do it. Whatever your answer, it’s a ...

Can I flush my dog’s feces down the toilet so it gets treated properly? Would anybody buy special dog toilet paper to pick it up? Isn’t sealing poop in plastic a little bit stupid? —Warm and Steamy If ...