Floater dilemma: what would you have done?

[GoldenKelpie]

This happened recently just after we had returned to work after lockdown. I'd started this new job a month previous to lockdown and was still fairly new.

New rules regarding using toilets meant only one member of staff in toilets at a time (two loos) so there could occasionally be a queue.

Anyway, I did a pooh, part of which would not dissppear despite three flushings and I was conscious that people would be waiting outside. What to do? I was so embarrassed at the thought that the next person would know it was me that left it so I took a wad of tissue, fished it out, wrapped it in more tissue and put it in the sanitary bin.

I used more tissue to open the door and spent a while washing my hands. My face was flaming when I left the bathroom.

I still think about this and wonder what you mnetters would have done.

Just left it?
Tried more flushing?
Stuck a wad of loo paper over it to 'hide' it?

Probably walked out and say 'urghhh someones left a floater in the left/right hand cubicle, i avoided it as it was absolutely stinking' 🤷‍♀️

God I had it when toilets at work have an inadequate flush, it makes something very necessary become a minefield!

My normal strategy would be to give it a few flushes and if necessary wait til I’m fairly confident no one is outside before exiting but that clearly isn’t an option with only one loo in use

As per @Cheesecakejar I think your best option is head held high and simple state “there’s a floater in there that won’t flush” as you leave the cubicle

Hate not had obvs

@Cheesecakejar

Probably walked out and say 'urghhh someones left a floater in the left/right hand cubicle, i avoided it as it was absolutely stinking' 🤷‍♀️

Might try that one next time .

Always blame a previous person

With a weak flush though in future. Start the flush and hold the handle or button in for as long as the flush. It flushes longer and does a better job

Although I know my colleagues pretty well now and I could brazen it out and admit it's mine and apologise.

@gamerchick

Always blame a previous person

With a weak flush though in future. Start the flush and hold the handle or button in for as long as the flush. It flushes longer and does a better job

Mmmm, it is entirely possible that I didn't wait long enough between my flushes for enough water to build up, but I was worried that people waiting outside would wonder what on earth was going on.

@EhUp

God I had it when toilets at work have an inadequate flush, it makes something very necessary become a minefield!

My normal strategy would be to give it a few flushes and if necessary wait til I’m fairly confident no one is outside before exiting but that clearly isn’t an option with only one loo in use

As per @Cheesecakejar I think your best option is head held high and simple state “there’s a floater in there that won’t flush” as you leave the cubicle

I'm glad I am not alone .