Can toilet paper really be thrown into the toilet? Listen to the advice of a seasoned repairman

The bathroom at home is a place with very high frequency of use, especially the toilet, which truly plays a pivotal role in daily life. But many times we are torn over where exactly to put the used toilet paper after each trip to the bathroom so that it is the most hygienic and bacteria-free? Is it feasible to throw it directly into the toilet?

Sometimes when we go out shopping or eating, we usually visit the restroom in a mall. In some mall restrooms, there are signs posted directly stating not to throw toilet paper into the toilet to avoid blockages, but in some mall restrooms there is no trash can at all in the stall, so the only option is to throw the toilet paper into the toilet. Which way is actually correct? For this, Huahua went to consult a seasoned repairman who sells toilets, and only then found out that this is how it really is.

Why do these two different practices exist? The reason lies in the different structures of toilets. The flushing strength of ordinary toilets is relatively weak, so throwing toilet paper directly into the toilet will cause a blockage. Once a blockage occurs, many times even if you flush more water, it still cannot be cleared, and repairs are rather troublesome.

Generally, the ones where toilet paper can be thrown directly into the toilet and flushed away are those with relatively strong water flow, and moreover the toilet's design and its connection to the drain are of the straight-through type, not like the old-style toilets with the siphon swirl type, so flushing it away directly is no problem at all. Besides, the toilet paper we generally use dissolves directly upon contact with water.

Actually, comparing these two practices, Huahua still thinks that throwing toilet paper directly into the toilet is cleaner and more hygienic. Because the toilet paper we generally use carries a large amount of bacteria. If we put it into a trash can, over time all kinds of waste paper are placed together, and the bathroom is a very humid place, most suitable for bacteria to grow and spread, so it will feel as if the entire bathroom is surrounded by bacteria, which simply cannot be avoided, and also has a certain impact on our physical health.

Our best approach is still to throw toilet paper directly into the toilet. For the home bathroom, it is best to choose a straight-through toilet and use water-soluble toilet paper, so there is no need to fear that the drain will be blocked. However, remember that only toilet paper can be put directly into the toilet and flushed away with water. Never throw items such as sanitary pads and diapers directly into the toilet either, because those really cannot dissolve at all, and the final outcome will only be a blocked toilet.

Finally, Huahua also wants to remind everyone that if you need to use a public toilet in a mall or elsewhere outside, it is best to wrap a ring of toilet paper around the seat or directly use a disposable toilet seat cover, so that it will be cleaner and more hygienic.