Reader Review: Flushable Bathroom Wipes

In our house, we've been big fans of Flushable Bathroom Wipes. They've been great for quick clean ups all over the bathroom. Aside from the toilet, we've also used them around the sink and also for little spills on the floor. Since these have been around for awhile, we're curious if you've been using them and what's your take? (Survey after the jump)

Our favorite is the Method Flushable Wipes, (we love the eucalyptus scent.) But we know there are other brands out there. Any other recommendations? We've also heard that some people have had problems with the wipes not actually degrading, resulting in backed up toilets (yuck). Has this happened with anyone else?

Comments (13)

I feel wasteful when I use them, but they're so convenient, and my bathroom is cleaner for it.

posted by gnking on March 21st 2008 at 11:35am
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I think they are a bit wasteful as are many of the convience products that have been created.

N.

posted by http://badhuman.wordpress.com on March 21st 2008 at 11:41am
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They are wasteful, but I have never had a problem with them flushing. I only use them for "touch-ups"--not regular cleaning. And the marketing is correct--they are a great way to get a lazy guy to clean.

posted by ValHalla on March 21st 2008 at 12:21pm
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I love them. I wish they came in a refillable pop up type container like baby wipes do.

posted by mistresstina on March 21st 2008 at 12:43pm
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i tend to use a bit of spray cleaner and a few squares of TP.. which is.. flushable.

it still feels wastefull.. my mother suggested using my collection of divorced socks as rags. that way, i dont have to feel bad about throwing out all those old socks I only have one of.
Moms are smart.

posted by antimatt on March 21st 2008 at 12:49pm
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I love the Method bathroom wipes, but I always forget to flush them!

posted by sparkle on March 21st 2008 at 2:00pm
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These are a waste - When folks talk about "disposable income", this is exactly it.

This is what old threadbare washcloth/dishcloths are for - cleaning the bathroom and tossing them in with that day's laundry...
...and Oh, Look! No money spent!

posted by bepsf on March 21st 2008 at 2:13pm
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i know it's not green and i'm going to burn in hell but i love the yellow clorox wipes - it makes it easy to clean and i don't like dragging cloths or sponges around a bathroom.

posted by Joan in SB on March 21st 2008 at 3:35pm
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Joan, while burning in hell at least the cooling wipes will be refreshing :-)

posted by peacelily on March 21st 2008 at 6:13pm
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These items are a major problem for sewage treatment plants and sewage infrastructure.

posted by Amazake on March 22nd 2008 at 9:58am
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microfiber cloths with a spritz of Seventh Generation's 'all purpose cleaner'....can't beat that combo.

posted by tomythewho on March 23rd 2008 at 12:28pm
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As the mother of a eight year old son with poor aim, I love these! But, be warned! I used them on my white hex tile with grey grout and it bleached the grout a whitish grey.

posted by cheshirecat on March 23rd 2008 at 3:10pm
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Waste, waste, waste. These types of products are a sin.

posted by Carder on March 24th 2008 at 4:12am
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