Question 1

Do these clog up plumbing systems?

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Yes, they absolutely do and will. Even though they're called "flushable", they take a while to dissolve and are especially rough on older sewage lines that already have some level of blockage. If you're house is brand new, it would take a while for these to clog up the house. But why risk it? Cottonelle will just say your lines or something else was the problem and never admit their wipes backed it up.

Question 2

Is this product anti-bacterial

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Kimberly-Clark says nothing about this product being antibacterial. It does state the solution ingredients & purpose as follows:
Cottonelle® FreshCare® Flushable Wipes
Solution Ingredients	Purpose
Water	Helps clean skin
Sodium Chloride	Helps maintain wipe strength prior to flushing
Butoxy PEG-4 PG-Amodimethicone	Helps make wipes soft
Polysorbate 20	Helps clean skin
Caprylyl Glycol	Helps keep skin soft and smooth
Sodium Benzoate	Helps keep wipes fresh
Coco-Betaine	Helps clean skin
Malic Acid	Helps keep wipes pH balanced
Fragrance	Helps provide pleasant scent
Sodium Citrate	Helps stabilize solution
Hope this helped.

Question 3

is it perfumed

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I noticed some reviews being upset that the wipes are not unscented, but I didn’t see any claims that they are. They say the wipes don’t have parabans & harsh chemicals, but that doesn’t mean unscented. Neither does hypoallergenic, which they also claim. They’re probably using scents that are not considered “harsh”, & maybe natural fragrance. As long as what they are using is chemicals/ingredients that are considered to be gentle or mild for majority or people (not 100%, tho, some will have a reaction, regardless), then they can make the claims using the wording that they do. For example, aloe Vera has a gentle smell but it’s considered hypoallergenic because it’s very healing. I’m not saying I agree with they’re tactics, I think they’re purposely being tricky with the wording, just commenting on the legitimacy of it. One thing that NOT legit is the “flushable” claim. Unless they have some new & improved, heretofore unheard of, structure/composition, most, if not all, wipes say “flushable”, but people shouldn’t because eventually any wipes will eff up the septic. They may be flushable in the immediate and/or temporary sense (they flush & don’t necessarily clog the toilet much at the time) but I have never heard of a situation where they won’t eventually do damage. The wipes become a sludge when they go thru the pipes. Another example, companies will say that tampons are flushable, but I think at this point we all know that you should never do this because it will clog your septic at some point. I mean, I guess if you don’t own ur home & don’t care much about the damage (no judgement here- I’ve lived in crappy places that don’t give much incentive for loyalty or caring about it, lol), but I would advise to not flush them if you own home, if possible. Anyway, sorry for the novel, LOL, hope this helps!

Question 4

well this break down in the dirt if buried

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Since the manufacturer does not claim that the wipes are compostable, I would not bury them. Even for toilet paper, the general standard for backcountry use is to burn it or carry it out.

Most biodegradable substances need aerobic organisms for decomposition. Burying something excludes those organisms and can greatly slow or even prevent decomposition.

ASIN	B07ND3WR64
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#9 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #2 in Personal Cleansing Wipes
Brand	Cottonelle
Brand Name	Cottonelle
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 184,750 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	10036000509943
Item Dimensions	12.37 x 7.75 x 4.31 inches
Item Form	Wipes
Item Weight	4.94 Pounds
Manufacturer	Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Manufacturer Part Number	10036000509943
Material Feature	Disposable, FSC Certified
Material Features	Disposable, FSC Certified
Material Type	Paper
Material Type Free	Alcohol Free, Dye Free, Plastic Free
Model Number	10036000509943
Number of Items	8
Other Special Features of the Product	Flip Top, Flushable, Septic Safe
Package Type Name	Pouch
Product Benefits	Freshening,Clean,Hypoallergenic
Recommended Uses For Product	Wiping
Scent Name	Unscented
Skin Type	All
Special Feature	Flip Top, Flushable, Septic Safe
Target Use Body Part	Skin
UPC	036000509946
Unit Count	336.0 Count

Cottonelle Fresh Feel Flushable Wet Wipes, Adult Wet Wipes, 8 Flip-Top Packs, 42 Wipes Per Pack (336 Total Wipes), Packaging May Vary

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