Not flushing the toilet during the night for fear of waking people up could cause a host of bathroom-related issues that outweigh the disturbing noise, according to a plumbing expert.
The debate on whether to pull the chain or push the flush button during sleeping hours is one that rages in millions of households across the country.
Many opinions are based on how likely it is to wake up family members or flatmates, others claim it is an environmentally conscious choice to save water.
But Jennifer Shaw from Plumbworld warns that some factors could make many people think twice about not flushing - including unpleasant smells and attracting flies.
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