After using the toilet, whether to throw the paper into the toilet or into the wastebasket has always been a controversial issue. Throwing it away in the toilet can easily cause blockage, and throwing it away in the paper basket can breed bacteria and increase garbage.
So what should be done? Let the editor analyze it slowly.
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1. Look at the material of the paper
We have been taught to throw garbage into the trash can since we were young. In the bathrooms in many public places, there will be signs saying "Please throw the waste paper into the basket". Usually at home, every household will put a trash can next to the toilet to hold toilet paper.
Throwing paper into the wastebasket after going to the toilet has almost become a routine operation for us, but did you know that this approach is probably wrong! The key to whether or not to throw away depends on the material of the paper.
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The paper we use in life is mainly divided into two categories-"toilet paper" and "tissue paper". Their quality indicators, processing techniques and production requirements are very different.
/ Toilet paper /
Toilet paper is actually toilet paper, which is divided into roll paper, removable toilet paper, flat-cut paper and plate paper. Its molecular structure is loose and its fibers are shorter, making it easier to break down when exposed to water.
Researchers once conducted an experiment where they soaked toilet paper in a container filled with water and found that the toilet paper would immediately become soft.
Then simulate the action of flushing the toilet and rotate the paper clockwise, and the toilet paper will completely dissolve.
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So if you use toilet paper after going to the toilet, you can throw it directly into the toilet and flush it. It is not only clean and hygienic and will not produce bacteria, but also reduces the workload required for garbage collection.
tips: The quality of toilet paper is also divided into good and bad. When we usually buy paper, we first need to check whether there is a GB/T 20810 logo on the packaging.
Because toilet paper implements GB/T 20810, other paper implements GB/T 20808. This method can be used to distinguish paper types.
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In addition, it should be noted that milky white paper that does not shed powder is good paper. Good toilet paper has fine and even texture, clean and smooth surface, and no holes.
However, poor quality toilet paper is rough and peeling, and some even have ink stains that have not been removed. Do not buy such toilet paper.
/ Tissue paper /
Tissue paper is mainly used to wipe the face and other parts of the body. The facial tissues, napkins and handkerchiefs we usually use are all tissue paper.
Tissue paper is generally used to wipe sweat and oil stains. If it is not tough enough, it will be easily damaged and will be inconvenient to use.
Therefore, in order to ensure the toughness and avoid wiping your face with confetti, the wet toughness requirements of paper towels are much higher than those of toilet paper, and strong humectants are generally added.
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If this kind of paper is thrown into the toilet, it is not only difficult to decompose, but also absorbs grease and sewage after entering the sewer, which can easily cause blockage.
tips: There are also some tips when choosing tissue paper. Generally speaking, cotton pulp is the best and most comfortable raw material, followed by wood pulp, thirdly wheat straw pulp, and some pure wood pulp. If the raw material is recycled paper, don’t even consider it.
In addition, you must choose products from regular manufacturers and check the production date and shelf life. It’s best not to buy paper that is about to expire. If you buy a lot of paper that you won’t use up, it will be a waste.
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/ The difference between toilet paper and tissue paper /
You may understand after seeing this. If you use toilet paper, you can rest assured that you can throw it into the toilet and flush it away, and it will not cause blockage at all.
But who hasn’t had an emergency yet? If you don’t bring toilet paper with you when you go out and only have paper towels or small packets of facial tissue around you, then throw it into the trash can when you use it up. Don’t take the risk. If it’s really blocked, wouldn’t it cause trouble for others? ?
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So in summary, it is recommended that everyone keep toilet paper in the bathroom and use it immediately after using the toilet. This will not only save a lot of garbage bags, which is beneficial to the environment, but also reduce the reproduction of bacteria and is beneficial to the bathroom environment. Keep it clean.
If you use it to wipe your face and mouth, it is recommended to use tissue paper. The hygienic standards of paper towels are established with reference to food standards, and their raw material and bacterial colony requirements are higher than toilet paper.
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The national standard requires that the total bacterial colony count of toilet paper should not exceed 600cfu/g (cfu is colony forming unit), while the total bacterial colony count of tissue paper is capped at 200cfu/g, and it also stipulates additional "fungi" than toilet paper. The total number of colonies must not exceed 100cfu/gram.
Moreover, fluorescent agents can be added to the production of toilet paper, but tissue paper is not allowed to be added. Therefore, there is no doubt that paper towels are more hygienic than toilet paper. Paper towels are definitely the first choice for wiping your face and mouth!
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2. Look at the material of the toilet pipe.
Can you definitely throw toilet paper into the toilet if you use it? Not quite! Another factor we need to consider is the material of the toilet pipes. Toilet pipes made of different materials have different chances of being blocked.
/Cast Iron Pipes/
Old communities or old buildings with a long history may use cast iron pipes. The inner wall of cast iron pipes is easy to rust, and it is easy for hair strands and rough toilet paper scraps to hang on. Especially for non-centrifugally poured cast iron, if it is used for a long time, the corrosion inside the pipe will be serious and the inner diameter will become smaller.
If your home has this kind of toilet pipe, be sure not to throw paper into the toilet, as the probability of it getting clogged is quite high.
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/plastic pipes/
Plastic pipes are also called UPVC pipes. Newly built communities and houses now basically use plastic pipes. This material is not easily corroded and dirt will not accumulate. The possibility of throwing toilet paper in and clogging the sewer is very small.
So as long as you use toilet paper, the plastic pipes used at home, and the diameter of the toilet pipes are not small, you can rest assured that throwing the paper into the toilet will generally not be a problem.
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3. What to do if the toilet is clogged
If we don’t pay attention and still cause the toilet to be clogged, don’t worry. You don’t need to spend money to hire a master outside. You can easily fix it at home.
We just seal the toilet with plastic wrap.
Rinse the water once and the plastic wrap will bulge, and then we press it down again.
The toilet will no longer be clogged! Easily, it can be done in one minute~
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If the effect is not good, we can also make a homemade toilet unclogger. Prepare a clothes hanger and an empty mineral water bottle, and cut the mineral water bottle in half with scissors.
Then connect the part with the bottle cap to the corner of the clothes hanger, secure it with hot melt glue, and a toilet unclogger is ready.
We put it in the toilet and poke it back and forth a few times. The air in the bottle can increase the pressure of the water flow and flush the blockage away, so the toilet will be unclogged in a short time! Isn't it very simple?
Source of animation: Tencent Video "Akiko Loves Life"
Have you figured out whether toilet paper should be thrown away or flushed?
Hurry and forward it to the people around you,
Let’s develop good habits together~
Source: High-Quality Lifestyle Comprehensive Source Network.
