Homeowners ask us about personal, flushable wipes. "If they're flushable, what's the problem?" The problem is, while they flush fine, they don't break down in water the way regular toilet paper does. and that can cause big problems.
Consumer Reports magazine conducted its own test of flushable wipes to see how they compare to regular toilet paper. Their recommendation? Toss, don't flush.
Search "flushable wipes clog" and you'll find tales from homeowners who have experienced sewage backups in their homes ... sometimes in graphic detail (consider yourself warned!). These homeowners don't even say whether or not they have grinder pumps -- the house plumbing clogged up, causing backups inside the home.
Problems have not been limited to homeowners. Municipal sewer workers around the country have had to spend a lot of time and money clearing clogs from lift stations and at the wastewater treatment plant that they say have been caused by wipes. Some municipalities have even made flushing them illegal!
Still not convinced? We came across an article in Contractor magazine that was written by a plumber. He's seen the problem first-hand.
I believe you will be very interested in the environmentally friendly benefits of my brand new product, Wipe Aide, the toilet paper moistener. Wipe Aide is an environmentally friendly alternative to “flushable” wet wipes.
ReplyDeleteThroughout this country and the world, “flushable” wipes are causing major and costly damage to municipal wastewater systems. “Flushable” wipes are also causing costly problems for consumer’s plumbing and septic systems every day. Alarmingly, “flushable” wipes sales in the U.S. alone exceeded $500 million in 2009. Projections are for steady growth reaching $650 million in 2012. So, this problem is only going to continue worsen.
Wipe Aide, toilet paper moistener, is an effective, economical and easy to use product that eliminates the need for flushable wipes. Wipe Aide makes toilet paper more effective and gives the consumer the moistened wipe, cleansing feeling they desire. And since only toilet paper is ever flushed down the toilet, there is never any damage to municipal wastewater treatment systems or the plumbing and pipes the feed them.
While there are many satisfied Wipe Aide customers, it is extremely difficult bringing a new product out into the market, especially on a limited budget. Additionally, it is virtually impossible to fight the lie that the nonwoven industry feeds the public that, “Flushable wipes are plumbing, septic and sewer safe.”
That is why I am appealing to you. I truly believe that we can help each other. I have heard of programs whereby municipalities will purchase environmentally friendly, consumer products and make them available to the public at a very reasonable price (at cost or slightly higher) to raise public awareness. Of course, I am open to any suggestions that you have. I am looking to create an absolute win-win situation for you.
At your earliest convenience, I would greatly appreciate discussing your thoughts and ideas about the tremendous benefits Wipe Aide will provide to your organization, your community and its residents. You can go to Wipe Aide’s ecommerce website to learn more: www.wipeaide.com .
Please feel free to contact me anytime. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Avery Goodman, President
Wipe Aide, LLC
5757 W. Oklahoma Avenue #102
Milwaukee, WI 53219
office: 414-327-1893
cell: 414-241-6143
fax: 414-918-8764
mailto: averygoodman4@gmail.com
http://www.wipeaide.com