How to unclog a toilet without a plunger

Chipper · Jul 31st, 2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sternchen

Or wet wipes? They seem to clean it up more efficiently than just regular tp alone

I agree, they have flushable wet wipes!

Also, my friend's father is a plumber and he confirmed that the worst clogs came from tp, tampons and other girly things, lol.

Sternchen · Jul 31st, 2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChocoGrace

I agree, they have flushable wet wipes!

Also, my friend's father is a plumber and he confirmed that the worst clogs came from tp, tampons and other girly things, lol.

I accidentally flushed a pad down the toilet once in the middle of the night when I was half asleep. Dad was NOT happy the next day when the toilet wouldn't flush and he fished that thing outta there. Let's just say I wanted to die right then and there

Mrs. MC · Jul 31st, 2008, 12:39 PM

DO not do this. My toilet cracked before from the hot water because my roomate did this. Porcelain that is used to cool water will crack if you pour hot water into it, beleive me, I know !

lostnexposed · Jul 31st, 2008, 12:52 PM

I knew about pouring in a bucket of water reaally fast as the force of it will help to flush it down...but I didn't know about using hot water...thanks!

lostnexposed · Jul 31st, 2008, 01:46 PM

anyone has any DIY tricks for a clogged bathtub? mine tends to clog alot because of my hair....

Jill · Jul 31st, 2008, 03:23 PM

^I use liquid drano gel cleaner...i shed alot of hair and my drains clog quickly too

louis loves fendi 818 · Jul 31st, 2008, 04:40 PM

^^^ ITA! I keep a bottle on hand at ALL times just in case.

Compass Rose · Jul 31st, 2008, 05:07 PM

This could have been very useful about a month ago when we had some sort of clog and my husband and I were running around the house looking for the plunger. We think someone stole it out of our bathroom closet because it was nowhere to be found. I wonder who would do that?

exotikittenx · Jul 31st, 2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by emxowm

If is it clogged, then it is probably still running...if so, just pour away.

Thanks! This is a good tip, I'll have to remember it but hope I won't have to use it lol.

MartiniGirl · Aug 4th, 2008, 09:40 PM

Dish washing liquid works too - if you're afraid the hot water will cause a leak in your porcelain. We always have some handy and it works most of the time. I think the slippery liquid loosens the toilet paper and soon the clog is cleared.

Zophie · Aug 4th, 2008, 09:43 PM

Be careful if it's a bad clog, like in the line way down and backed up. You might end up with hot water all over your floor. I've had some nasty plumbing problems. They seem to follow me!

missmustard · Aug 4th, 2008, 09:44 PM

Great! I used the hot water trick to unclog my sink; never knew it worked for toilets, too.

Zophie · Aug 5th, 2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lostnexposed

anyone has any DIY tricks for a clogged bathtub? mine tends to clog alot because of my hair....

I have a little strainer on my drain because of that.

mariah9999 · Aug 6th, 2008, 10:16 AM

Cool - good advice!

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Jul 31st, 2008, 12:39 PM	#34
Mrs. MC Member	DO not do this. My toilet cracked before from the hot water because my roomate did this. Porcelain that is used to cool water will crack if you pour hot water into it, beleive me, I know ! __________________

Jul 31st, 2008, 04:40 PM	#38
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Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Location: Southwest Florida	This could have been very useful about a month ago when we had some sort of clog and my husband and I were running around the house looking for the plunger. We think someone stole it out of our bathroom closet because it was nowhere to be found. I wonder who would do that? __________________ Teddie says......"They'll never find me in here"! Visit Me! www.greenfeatherdesigns.com

Aug 4th, 2008, 09:40 PM	#41
MartiniGirl Member Location: Southern California	Dish washing liquid works too - if you're afraid the hot water will cause a leak in your porcelain. We always have some handy and it works most of the time. I think the slippery liquid loosens the toilet paper and soon the clog is cleared. __________________ MartiniGirl

Jul 31st, 2008, 12:52 PM	#35
lostnexposed Uh Oh It's E Location: RAOK Land	I knew about pouring in a bucket of water reaally fast as the force of it will help to flush it down...but I didn't know about using hot water...thanks!

Jul 31st, 2008, 01:46 PM	#36
lostnexposed Uh Oh It's E Location: RAOK Land	anyone has any DIY tricks for a clogged bathtub? mine tends to clog alot because of my hair....

Jul 31st, 2008, 03:23 PM	#37
Jill	^I use liquid drano gel cleaner...i shed alot of hair and my drains clog quickly too

Aug 4th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#42
Zophie I <3 my Maltese! Location: New Orleans, LA	Be careful if it's a bad clog, like in the line way down and backed up. You might end up with hot water all over your floor. I've had some nasty plumbing problems. They seem to follow me! __________________

Aug 4th, 2008, 09:44 PM	#43
missmustard Prima Donna Assoluta Location: Monterrey, Mexico	Great! I used the hot water trick to unclog my sink; never knew it worked for toilets, too. __________________

Aug 6th, 2008, 10:16 AM	#45
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