What can I flush down my toilet?

Our sewers and your drains are only designed to carry the three Ps - paper, poo and pee.

To avoid blockages you should only flush these down the toilet.

Around 75% of blockages are caused by disposable items and costs British householders millions of pounds annually in plumbing bills.

You can help to avoid blockages by putting these items in the bin:

• make-up, cleaning and baby wipes (even if they say ‘flushable’)
• nappies
• cotton buds
• plasters and bandages
• dental floss
• tampons and applicators (both plastic and cardboard applicators)
• condoms
• sanitary towels and incontinence pads
• razor blades

Find out more about how to avoid blockages in the bathroom and kitchen.