Do not flush wipes. Experts say doing so can cause problems for fresh water, marine life, your plumbing, and more.

In a lab, wipes are tested for everything from hepatitis B to influenza to staphylococcus," he says. "If the wipe kills the ...

These are the best and worst flushable wipes tested by CR, including wipes from Amazon Basics, Cottonelle, Dude Wipes, Kirkland Signature, and other brands.

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