These are the best and worst flushable wipes tested by CR, including wipes from Amazon Basics, Cottonelle, Dude Wipes, Kirkland Signature, and other brands.

Do not flush wipes. Experts say doing so can cause problems for fresh water, marine life, your plumbing, and more.

Exploring the field of flushable wipes can be compared to an absolute labyrinth in many cases. On one hand, there is a wet, soft, and tender-to-touch cloth, unlike regular rolls of tissue paper.

Wet wipes contain synthetic fibres such as polyester and polyethylene. These don't break down easily and clog up sewers and rivers. They can also harm wildlife when ingested. Well-functioning ...

Wipes are among the leading causes of sewer backups. “This is a good time to re-emphasize that there is no such thing as ‘flushable’ wipes. ‘Flushable’ or disinfecting wipes do not break ...

Disposable toilet wipes are apparently a popular personal care product. Billed as being flushable, with many packages indicating the wipes break down in water, people use the wipes and throw ...

Dear Johnnie: I’ve read that the items known, for lack of a better term, as “flushable wipes” that are described by their manufacturer as “safe to flush down the toilet” are actually ...