If you've ever wondered if flushable wipes are too good to be true, you're not alone. Last year I paid a sewer company to ...

Exploring the field of flushable wipes can be compared to an absolute labyrinth in many cases. On one hand, there is a wet, soft, and tender-to-touch cloth, unlike regular rolls of tissue paper.

The cause of the backup? Baby wipes. And only a few, mind you. Usually, our household doesn't flush wipes, but I had slacked a time or two and those few fateful flushes were all it took.