In some places the pipes get blocked if you throw toilet paper. In other places there is no problem, you can throw the paper because the pipes are prepared for it. In places where paper cannot be thrown into the toilet, there is always a container to dispose of dirty paper.
Can you flush toilet paper in Crete 2023?
Flushing Toilet Paper. This may come as a shock to many, but you are not supposed to flush toilet paper down the toilet in Crete. This is true in all Greek islands and most cities in the country.
What if I flush toilet paper in Greece?
One of the commonest questions first-time visitors to Greece ask is “is it true that you can't flush paper down the toilet?” Unfortunately, in the vast majority of accommodations, cafes, bars, shops and restaurants, the answer is “yes, it is true!”
Is it better to throw toilet paper in toilet or bin?
Treatment plants effectively remove toilet paper from wastewater, but all other garbage should go in the trash can. These Items belong in the trash can. The only thing you should ever flush down a toilet is human waste (urine and feces) and toilet paper.
Do you still have to put toilet paper in the bin in Greece?
Where do you put toilet paper after wiping?
toilet paper is made to break down easily once it gets wet and so it is usually flushed.
What do you do with your toilet paper in Greece?
The custom is to put it into a bin next to the toilet. That is the way things are done in Greece. If you flush the paper you run the risk of blocking the drains which, if traced back to your apartment, may result in a charge for unblocking them.
Why do I get skid marks no matter how much I wipe?
Fecal incontinence or staining can be the resultant of constipation, not having the correct stool consistency, not fully emptying during defecation, and/or pelvic floor muscle weakness.
Can you throw toilet paper in Athens?
Don't Flush Toilet Paper in AthensMost places have signage to remind you, and there is a little bin next to the toilet for used paper. If you forget, don't worry about it. When we returned to Germany, I was pretty excited to head to the toilet for some flushing.