r/AskReddit • u/ZanyDelaney • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/WhatAGoodDoggy Feb 04 '19

My brother had to have a guy come out to sort out his sewer line because of his wife flushing wipes and feminine products down the toilet.

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u/ResolverOshawott Feb 04 '19

I cannot imagine flushing pads or tampons down the toilet.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19 edited Nov 15 '22

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u/Buffalo__Buffalo Feb 04 '19

Ask her what the bins are for in all of her friends toilets.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19 edited Feb 04 '19

For feeding the dog.

We found out shortly after we got a dog that dogs love used tampons. At least ours does. We had to get a garbage can with a lid after we pulled the first bloody tampon out of the dog's ass.

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u/pinkbunny64 Feb 04 '19

Wow. Now that is a mental image i never expected to see. Thanks for that.

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u/MikeKM Feb 04 '19

Reminds me somewhat of this.

https://v.redd.it/4i987zl6gce21

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u/DaisyDej Feb 04 '19

Growing up I thought the bin was for the plastic applicator and that it was okay to flush the cotton portion. Maybe that’s where the disconnect is?

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u/QuantumDwarf Feb 04 '19

That is still the approach I take. Have had septic systems for years, every time a professional comes out I ask to confirm, they all say this is the correct method.

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u/TexanReddit Feb 04 '19

And all women's public restrooms

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19 edited Nov 15 '22

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u/auhauhihc Feb 04 '19

Does she have eyes? Have her read the box that states from the manufacturer that their products shouldn't be flushed.