A clogged toilet can be very disruptive. You could end up with contaminated water spilling over, creating a health hazard in your home. Many homeowners do, however, put themselves at risk for a major clog without thinking about it. There are only 2 things that should go into your toilet, and that is human waste and toilet paper. Flushing anything else down will have the potential to form a clog.
While some believe there isn’t much difference between toilet paper and paper towels, they are completely different animals. Toilet paper is made to break apart when wet, while paper towel is made to stay together. Do not throw paper towel into your toilet.
Another thing that is commonly flushed down the toilet which can cause serious clogs is cat litter. While it might seem like it belongs down a toilet, it is one of the worst things you could do. Cat litter will turn into a solid mass when it gets wet, and this will be extremely difficult to clean out of your pipes.
If you wonder whether or not you should flush something, you’re probably better off deciding not to.