How much toilet paper can I flush without clogging an European toilet?
I am from a country where the toilet paper is not flushed but thrown to a bin close to the toilet. I think that the European system is more hygienic, but I always have this question when I use the toilet.
I usually end up flushing several times in order to prevent a possible clog, but I don't want to waste more water than needed.
How could I know when is too much paper? Is there any trick or rule of thumb? or do I have to learn the hard way clogging a few times the bathroom?
Best Answer
note that you should use only toilet paper, not tissues or anything else, which will cause a block more likely.
If by chance you will be in Italy, it will be easier, we have also bidet with which you can clean yourself without having to use 1 kg of paper.
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Answer 2
I have lived in Europe most of my life and had to handle the odd stomach bug or other All-adults-here cases resulting in a lot of toilet paper going down that drain. Rough estimates being upwards of 25 sheets of triple-layered paper.
I have yet to have a toilet flush fail on me.
They are built to cope with what is expected to come down.
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