Are tampon applicators flushable?
No, our tampons are not flushable. All used tampons, applicators or wrappers should be disposed of with your household waste. You should never flush them down the toilet.
Are tampons with cardboard applicators good?
Non-applicator tampons are an obvious choice, but if you do prefer an applicator for insertion, consider switching to cardboard. Cardboard applicators are firstly biodegradable. So, if they do end up in the landfill they will break down naturally.
Are cardboard tampon applicators biodegradable?
The cardboard tampon applicator is one of the first applicators to be invented and is an applicator that is made out of cardboard that helps you insert your tampon. At Blume, we offer cardboard applicators that are rounded for easier insertion and are 100% biodegradable, non threatening to your body and the planet.
Which tampons have cardboard applicators?
Get incredible comfort and protection with Tampax Cardboard tampons made with a LeakGuard Skirt to help stop leaks before they even happen. They feature an Anti-Slip Grip for easy insertion and gently expand to your individual shape thanks to FormFit.
Can you flush cardboard applicators?
Even Lola, a brand that offers organic tampons, warns against flushing tampons as they can cause blockages in your plumbing system. However, their biodegradable cardboard applicators ARE safe for septic systems, but you should still think twice before flushing those.
What if I accidentally flushed a tampon?
The point is, yes, the tampons will flush, but no, they will not break down easily, and yes, they will clog your drain. Flushing a tampon down your toilet has the potential to cause serious damage, as demonstrated in these videos. Tampons, luckily for those who use them, are made to not break down when they get wet.
Does Tampax still make cardboard applicator tampons?
Stand out, be proud, and be you with Tampax Cardboard. With up to eight hours of comfortable protection, you can live without limits even while on your period. Free of perfume, dyes, and chlorine bleaching, Tampax Cardboard tampons are also clinically tested gentle on skin, so you can feel confident about wearing them.
Did Tampax discontinue cardboard applicators?
Our Super Plus Cardboard tampons aren’t discontinued. We know how important it is to find what we need, but it’s up to retailers what they carry. We suggest reaching out to the store manager and letting them know you’d like to see it in stock.
Are Tampax cardboard applicators flushable?
Applicator is biodegradable and flushable.
How do you dispose of a tampon applicator?
Tampon disposal is pretty straightforward; instead of flushing it down the toilet, you can simply wrap your used tampon up in toilet paper or in the wrapper of your next tampon and bin it. Tampon applicators can be disposed of in the same way – both cardboard and plastic applicators. Just wrap it up and bin it.
Does Tampax still sell cardboard applicators?
Tampax Cardboard Applicator Tampons, Regular Absorbency, 20 Count, Pack of 4.
Will flushing one tampon clog the toilet?
Tampons do not immediately clog up your toilet after one flush so it may seem like they are safe to flush. Instead, flushed tampons build up over time. Once one gets stuck, it becomes easier for other tampons and non-flushables to get snagged and clog up the pipes.