When it comes to shaking up our bathroom habits, wet wipes that claim to be flushable have been a hot topic. On one hand, they promise a fresher, more hygienic experience than traditional dry toilet paper. But are they as flushable and useful as we’ve been led to believe, or is there a hidden downside?
Not Actually Flushable
Flushable wet wipes have a refreshing feel-good factor that can leave you feeling cleaner after a visit to the loo. That soft, gentle wipe is definitely a step up from the often harsh experience of dry toilet paper. However, despite being marketed as flushable, many of these wipes don’t break down as rapidly as you’d hope. This means they can clog pipes, entangle themselves with other non-biodegradable materials, and cause serious damage to sewage systems.
Beware Of Chemicals And Fragrances
While some brands have tried to create more eco-conscious options, many flushable wipes still contain chemicals and fragrances that can irritate sensitive skin. Using wet wipes with added fragrances can pose several dangers, particularly for those with sensitive skin. Fragrances are often made with synthetic chemicals that can irritate the delicate skin in areas where wet wipes are commonly used, leading to redness, itching, and rashes. Repeated exposure to these chemicals can disrupt the skin’s natural pH balance and potentially increase the risk of infections. Additionally, some fragrance ingredients can trigger allergic reactions, causing more severe discomfort for individuals with skin sensitivities or conditions like eczema.
Environmental Impact
Flushable wet wipes can have a significant negative environmental impact, despite being marketed as safe for sewer systems. Many of these wipes do not break down quickly like toilet paper, leading to blockages in pipes, sewers, and wastewater treatment plants. These clogs, often called “fatbergs,” require extensive maintenance and can cause overflows of untreated sewage into local waterways, harming aquatic ecosystems. Even when they do break down, microplastic fibers and chemicals from the wipes can seep into water sources, posing risks to marine life and contaminating drinking water supplies. Additionally, the production of these wipes involves the use of non-biodegradable materials, which contribute to long-term waste in landfills when they aren't properly disposed of.
Wet Wipes Without The Headache
Cue Fresh Peaches, offering an innovative alternative that addresses all these concerns. Instead of risking the health of your plumbing with flushable wipes, why not transform your existing toilet paper into something softer, more durable, and eco-friendly? Fresh Peaches’ revolutionary gel formulation hydrates your toilet paper, making it the perfect partner for a clean, comfortable wipe that's friendly for both your skin and the planet. Plus, our products are fragrance and paraben-free, leave no residue, and are truly biodegradable, making them the safer choice for both your health and your plumbing.
While many flushable wipes may seem like a good toilet paper alternative, when you factor in the potential disadvantages they bring along — from plumbing problems to environmental issues – it’s clear Fresh Peaches is a better alternative. Plus, Fresh Peaches is super simple to use: Just apply it to any kind of toilet paper, spread it around, wipe, and you’re all set to flush!
