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Some people think toilets can flush away all kinds of materials. The reality is, however, that toilets are designed only to flush away human waste and toilet paper – nothing more. 

Unfortunately, many other things get flushed down toilets including sanitary products, baby wipes, food, and even paper towels.

While these objects might go down at first, they can build up in the pipes and cause a significant blockage deep down in the pipeline. 

If your toilet is clogged with paper towels, you might wonder what to do about it.

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Paper towels will not break down as toilet paper does, so you’re going to have to face up to getting your hands dirty and use a little ingenuity to get your toilet functional again.

Why Paper Towels Clog Toilets

The main reason paper towels are more likely to clog a toilet is their structure.

Think about it, they are designed to wipe surfaces and absorb moisture. No one wants a paper towel breaking down in their hands, so by design, they are durable and strong.

Toilet paper, on the other hand, is designed to deteriorate quickly when wet and break

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