Bigfoot Pumping & Thawing of North Pole, AK, is a locally-owned family business that's dedicated to the surrounding community. They handle everything from septic tank pumping to toilet repair. In the case of the latter, they want to help their customers keep everything running smoothly. One way to do this is to be careful with what you flush, because even a seemingly harmless disposal has the potential to cause a clogged toilet.

Keep these and other similar items out of your toilet bowl to avoid the mess that ensues:

• Paper Towels: No matter how desperate your situation is, it's not worth it to flush paper towels. You'll end up with a clogged toilet in no time, and you'll immediately wish you had been a little less hasty in your disposal. 
• Cotton Swabs: This one is pretty straightforward. Whether it's a swab or a ball, cotton expands in water, causing them to clump together and create blockage. 
• Wet Wipes: While most wet wipes are listed as "flushable," they often cause a whole mess of trouble within toilets and septic systems. Many have changed labels as a result, so try to resist flushing them to avoid a seriously clogged toilet. 
• Dental Floss: You can probably picture how this one goes down. When dental floss gets flushed, it tends to end up stuck and tangled in the pipes, snagging other items along the way.
• Feminine Products: Just like cotton swabs, feminine products such as tampons will expand in water. This can practically guarantee a clogged toilet in your future.

If you do end up with a backed up system, don't hesitate to call Bigfoot Pumping & Thawing for the industry's best service. Head to their website for more information, and call them at (907) 488-9855 with any questions.