Does Bamboo Toilet Paper Block Drains?

Will bamboo toilet paper block your drains? Almost never. Bamboo toilet paper breaks down in water much faster than regular toilet paper, and what does break down decomposes naturally until there is no trace left, let alone in your pipes. That is why bamboo causes far fewer drain blockages than regular toilet paper. Just make sure you flush it where it belongs, down the toilet. Never put toilet paper of any kind down a sink, because sink pipes are much narrower than toilet drains. If your drain does block anyway, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what’s causing it. Drainpro can run a camera down your pipes to find the problem and clear the blockage.

While bamboo toilet paper follows a very similar manufacturing process to regular toilet paper, bamboo-based products are considered to have more benefits not only for the environment but also for the user.

What Are the Benefits?

Soft Texture

Bamboo offers a touch of softness on the skin that traditional toilet paper does not. This soft texture is why we are increasingly seeing bamboo also make its way into bed sheets, clothing, and home decor items.

Environmentally Friendly

Unlike trees, bamboo is a highly renewable resource that can grow up to one metre per day. It is easy to maintain the bamboo population and avoid overconsumption due to its efficient growth cycle and lower water requirement.

During its growth period, bamboo does not need to be sprayed with fertilizer or pesticides. Even after the bamboo has been cut and is in the manufacturing process there is no need for bleaching or additional chemicals as bamboo naturally holds strength and softness unlike regular toilet paper.

More Likely to Break Down With Water

While all toilet paper will eventually break down, bamboo toilet paper will break down significantly faster than normal toilet paper. Plus, it will naturally decompose and eventually leave no trace of existence on the planet, let alone your pipes.

So, does bamboo toilet paper block toilets? The answer is almost always no. Bamboo toilet paper should cause far fewer drain blockages than regular toilet paper.

Is Bamboo Toilet Paper Safe?

Although bamboo toilet paper breaks down easier than regular toilet paper, as with anything it can cause damages when used improperly.

You should never try to dispose of toilet paper of any kind in a sink, as the pipes are much narrower. If kept to where it is intended to be used, however, bamboo toilet paper is perfectly safe.

Blocked Toilet Drains?

Sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint the exact source of a blocked drain. Drainpro specialises in drain cleaning and camera inspections. We use modern camera and inspection gear to see exactly what’s down there, then clear the blockage with the latest drain clearing technology, so the diagnosis and the fix are right the first time.

The Drainpro team consists of highly experienced specialist drain plumbers who are committed to using smarter and more efficient methods all while offering first class customer service.

Call Drainpro at 1300 303 247, or fill out our online contact form, for the best drain inspections Melbourne has to offer.