We’ve all seen these “flushable Wipes” on the shelves of Coles and Woolworths and they are usually marked as “Flushable wipes”, the marketing on these packs suggesting they are safe to flush down the toilet, but here is the truth, they are not flushable nor are they safe for your toilet and plumbing system. 

For building and strata managers, this is more than a nuisance, it’s a direct threat to your buildings pump systems.

Unlike toilet paper, which breaks down quite quickly in water, wipes are made from synthetic fibers that don’t disintegrate.

What happens when these synthetic fibers are flushed down the toilet?

❌ They clog sewers and storm water pumps 

❌  Wrap around impellers and burn out the motors 

❌ They cause blockages in common property pipe works 

❌ Leading to emergency call outs and expensive repairs

A single tenant flushing wipes may not be an instant problem, but in a multi-story residential building the impact can escalate quickly.

The Costs of this Convenience 

Pump repairs due to wipes are not minor, these are major works on the pumps and usually require a pump to be replaced due to the pumps burn out 

❌Thousands of dollars in reactive repairs 

❌Inconvenience to residence during these outages 

❌ Increased service frequency when wipes become a routine 

This classic move is called the case of cheap is expensive 

Education for residence is key

✅ Making residence aware of this inconvenience can make such a difference, many people believe that wipes are able to be flushed due to the immoral ✅ marketing of these products, as a manager you can 

✅ Share building notices explaining why wipes aren’t flushable 

✅ Install clear signage in common areas 

✅ Provide bins in common bathrooms for disposal

Don’t wait until your pumps are completely blocked and residents are spam calling you on a Saturday night, proactive maintenance saves money and major headaches.

👉 Talk to us today about keeping your pumps scheduled and maintained.