Think all toilets work the same? Not in Mexico. We unpack the why behind the “no TP in the toilet” rule—pipe sizes, septic realities, and what most homes, restaurants, and rentals actually expect. We also share the gear that helps (hands-free bins, bidet attachments), guest etiquette, and how we trained ourselves not to flush.
In this episode:
Toilets in Mexico 101: pipes, septic, and exceptions
Can you flush TP in newer builds? (Sometimes—here’s how to tell)
Bidet vs. toilet paper: what works with low water pressure
Odor + hygiene tips, trash timing, and hosting visitors
Our funniest bathroom slip-ups (so you don’t repeat them)
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Welcome to *This Might Be a Bad Idea* 🎙 — the podcast where love, life, and questionable decisions collide.
We’re Erica & Jeff, a married couple from Philadelphia who packed six suitcases, left the U.S., and moved to Mérida, Mexico. Every week, we share the real, funny, and sometimes chaotic truth about expat life, marriage, moving abroad, and what it’s really like to start over in a new country.
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