Even though we do not recommend flushing these wipes, our curiosity got the best of us, because, let’s face it, people flush them: Amézquita also ran each wipe through our lab’s toilets and pipes to see which passed through with the most ease. He then repeated that same test with toilet paper and wipes labeled “do not flush.” All wipes were tested right after opening them.
We also assessed the ingredients of our favorite flushable wipes using CR partner SkinSafe, a comprehensive database that scores skin care and hair care products based on their lack of the top-most common allergy-causing ingredients identified by Mayo Clinic.
If you’re thinking: Soiled wipes are gross—how can I hygienically dispose of them if flushing isn’t an option? Investing in a bathroom trash bin with a lid that seals tight or even a diaper can with liners and pods that absorb odors can help. Here are our top picks in flushable wipes.
