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Merry f*****g Christmas- the blocked toilet edition.

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christmasfluffysocks · 24/12/2025 16:24

DS who's 12 and is autistic/learning disabilities/adhd has blocked the toilet. By shoving whole rolls cardboard and all down the toilet. At least 2 have gone down, likely more. FWIW he functions at a 5-6 year old level, is very, very excited about Christmas and wants Santa to come NOW (yeah, he still believes!). He didnt do this deliberately in a 'I'm going to block the toilet because it's funny' way, it would have been more likely that he just got thoroughly overexcited. The toilet rolls have now been removed and I've put a few sheets, pre ripped out for his usage.

Thankfully there are another 2 toilets in the house and the toilet he has blocked up is on the rear drain system so at least the other 2 will work. But does anyone have any ideas how I can unblock it. I've tried the coathanger, wrapping my arm in a binbag (FML) pouring buckets of water from on high, red hot water, wrapping the mop in a binbag and using as a plunger. I'm reluctant to use chemicals because I dont want a cauldron of stuff hanging around for ds to discover either. Pouring a stiff drink and not caring wont work either. I cant drink because it exacerbates a neuro condition.

FFS

OP posts:
NearlyXmasy · 24/12/2025 17:18

The magic of mumsnet at Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

HereAreYourOptions · 24/12/2025 20:09

Finally, a good news story on Christmas Eve! I hope you and your son have a fantastic day tomorrow OP.

rainbowsandraspberrygin · 24/12/2025 20:16

Well done!!! So pleased for you and I hope no dramas tomorrow!! I’m in awe at the bin bag thing so may now need to google!!

I hope he enjoyed his smiles and dinos!

Happy Christmas 🎄

MrsArcher23 · 24/12/2025 20:16

Sounds like a Christmas miracle 🎄

WinterFrogs · 24/12/2025 20:25

Congratulations on the Christmas bin bag miracle! Have a lovely Christmas 💕

WinterFrogs · 24/12/2025 20:27

@TheLightSideOfTheMoon you legend! 🍻

Tiredofwhataboutery · 24/12/2025 21:14

I love a happy Christmas story! I wonder if going forward it might be a good idea to get a toilet paper dispenser ( like in public loos) and loo roll that is folded rather than rolls.

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