Peeing in the shower; we've all done it. In fact, some folks even tout it as a way to "go green" saving both water and money. Just pee in the shower, you'll save a flush.

But here's the bummer truth: although you may save water and money by peeing in the shower (or by "letting it mellow" in the toilet overnight") you'll be harming your pipes in the process.

Every time you don't rinse out your shower or flush your toilet, you are laying down a thin layer of calcium deposits. Over time, these layers will build upon themselves until your pipes can end up constricted, requiring snaking or acid treatment with some nasty chemicals to dissolve the sediment. One case we came across was so advanced, it necessitated a replacement of the entire toilet.

Being water wise is important but there are many other ways to achieve this goal. Installing low flow toilets and shower heads, using rain barrels, limiting showers to 5 minutes, these are all great ways to lessen water use. Saving a flush isn't worth the eventual cost to your pipes or your bank account.

​So remember, when it comes to #1 -> send it on through, just like #2.

In this installment of Tales from the Truck, we take a look back at some of the strangest things we've pulled out of toilets.

Here's a list of our favorites:
​Rubber Ducky
Wash cloths (surprisingly common)
Rocks
Chunk of concrete stuck to a towel
Metal measuring cup
Light bulb
Plastic Army men
Toothbrush
Golf ball
and, we've saved our favorite for last....
3 whole pork chops.
Yes, folks, you heard it here first. Your toilet is not a magical portal into Never-Neverland. It's tool for keeping your house clean of waste. So here's our tip to you - of it's not #1 or #2, keep it out of your loo.
See you next time on....Tales from the Truck!