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Large poo stuck in waste pipe

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Strawberrydelight78 · 01/01/2026 13:45

My lovely son has done the biggest poo known to man this morning in our only toilet.πŸ™ˆπŸ™ˆπŸ™ˆIt has flushed but is stuck in the waste pipe. I’ve done everything suggested online put washing up liquid down poured a bucket of water down and bicarb and distilled vinegar and plunged with the toilet brush. But the water is still coming up quite high when flushed. I am trying to clear it before anyone else needs to use it. He has autism and is totally unaware of the drama he’s caused. Any suggestions of anything else I could try please? And Happy New Year.

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JohnofWessex · 01/01/2026 20:06

Depth Charge?

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WearyAuldWumman · 01/01/2026 20:12

TwinklyRoseTurtle · 01/01/2026 15:54

Lots of kettles down of boiling water

If it's really cold where the OP is, I'd be wary of cracking the toilet bowl.

Not quite the same, but many years ago, my late husband accidentally grouted the cistern to the wall when tiling.

When we had a sudden change in temperature, the cistern cracked...

No, he wasn't the one sitting on the loo when it happened. scowls

ChamonixMountainBum · 01/01/2026 20:42

JohnofWessex · 01/01/2026 20:06

Depth Charge?

Torpoodo ?

mathanxiety · 01/01/2026 21:10

Do not use boiling water! It will crack the porcelain.

Strawberrydelight78 · 01/01/2026 21:11

mathanxiety · 01/01/2026 21:10

Do not use boiling water! It will crack the porcelain.

No I never I’m not that daft. It’s sorted now anyway.

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Strawberrydelight78 · 01/01/2026 21:15

I wasn’t expecting such a big response. We now have a fully functioning loo. We tucked into a huge New Year’s Day dinner followed by moose. DS is already looking in the fridge for more munchies.

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GingerPubes · 01/01/2026 21:17

Strawberrydelight78 · 01/01/2026 21:15

I wasn’t expecting such a big response. We now have a fully functioning loo. We tucked into a huge New Year’s Day dinner followed by moose. DS is already looking in the fridge for more munchies.

Make sure you have Dyno-Rod on stand by...

Strawberrydelight78 · 01/01/2026 21:21

Calliopespa · 01/01/2026 17:17

The blockage is essentially food op, so while you are trying everything else, I'd keep squirting generous amounts of Fairy washing up liquid into the mix as it is designed to break down food grease.

I can't promise it will work but it won't hurt and is the best tip I was ever given for removing baby vomit and baby poo stains from clothing. Works like magic where stain removers don't. Laundry detergents and bathroom cleaners aren't necessarily designed to target and break down food deposits.

Yes this is what I’ve been doing whenever the toilet has been used. DS does need to eat a lot as he is hardly ever still and burns a lot of calories he used to be underweight when he was younger. He is a healthy eater the downside of that is he has monster poo’s.

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Funnywonder · 01/01/2026 21:23

Strawberrydelight78 · 01/01/2026 14:18

Thanks for all the suggestions. I’ve been pouring lots of buckets of water down to try and break it up. We’ve used for number ones and put loo roll in the bin to prevent further back up. The water is slowly going down when flushed so slowly getting there. Honestly I have never seen a poo like it, it was literally stood up in the toilet and so fat. DS is 24 over 6ft and slim but has an enormous appetite.

My 17yo has been producing giant poos since he was in pre school. I remember his key worker pulling me aside to tell me he had done a mahoosive adult sized poo one morning. She thought it was hilarious🀣 He also has autism and seems to clamp his arse shut for days on end, then does a massive toilet blocker. I have been known to double wrap my hand and arm in a bin bag and do a James Herriot on it.

Plonkydonkey · 01/01/2026 21:48

I am chuckling at this thread. Sorry OP. There's an episode of still game with a guy called innes and this very situation is dealt with. I have been snorting watching that and then came here to read this. sorry. Not helpful 😭 πŸ˜‚

Puffsox · 02/01/2026 01:10

Agree with 'Bananatime'! My outlet to waste pipe is quite narrow and to one side ,so it is awkward to get at. I think it is the rather low pressure which causes my loo to block sometimes. Marigolds ,hot water and then bleach or drain unblocker afterwards works,saves calling a plumber and as it is my only loo I have to take action! Good luck.

MarxistMags · 02/01/2026 01:34

Moose ? You must have all been extremely hungry 🀣

Upupandaway10 · 02/01/2026 04:30

ChamonixMountainBum · 01/01/2026 14:32

'To defeat the poo, you must become the poo'

Sun Tzu

lol πŸ˜‚

MenopauseSucks · 02/01/2026 05:44

One thing a plumber friend advised me to do on a monthly basis is to throw a bucket of water - doesn’t matter whether it’s cold or hot NEVER boiling - down the loo. Pipes have narrowed, cisterns aren’t as full & the water flow isn’t as strong so the extra water just gives an extra bit of ooomph.
So once a month I test the fire alarms, MO alarms & chuck some water down the loo….

fluffiphlox · 02/01/2026 10:07

Moose?! Blimey no wonder there are toilet issues

Funnywonder · 02/01/2026 10:28

fluffiphlox · 02/01/2026 10:07

Moose?! Blimey no wonder there are toilet issues

🀣🀣🀣

Calliopespa · 02/01/2026 13:21

Strawberrydelight78 · 01/01/2026 21:15

I wasn’t expecting such a big response. We now have a fully functioning loo. We tucked into a huge New Year’s Day dinner followed by moose. DS is already looking in the fridge for more munchies.

A mousse!

A moose would explain a lot!

Mumandcarer80 · 02/01/2026 14:04

So according to some troll on Reddit I’m a poo troll. Whoever you are just fuckoff.

For the sake of all involved, I sincerely hope this is the poo troll

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5468570-large-poo-stuck-in-waste-pipe

333FionaG · 02/01/2026 17:34

Mumandcarer80 · 02/01/2026 14:04

So according to some troll on Reddit I’m a poo troll. Whoever you are just fuckoff.

For the sake of all involved, I sincerely hope this is the poo troll

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5468570-large-poo-stuck-in-waste-pipe

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Take no notice of them. Most are banned from Mumsnet and any mention of poo gets them all excited, thinking it's the resident perv who gets off on tales of shit.

joeninetey · 03/01/2026 17:17

Should have called the police or the fire brigade. On second thoughts, maybe a blockage is better than a smashed front door ?!

Nananx2 · 03/01/2026 18:23

Poppingby · 01/01/2026 14:23

I can't help I'm afraid but I'm envious of how nice your ds's innards must've felt after dropping that.

Me too. From someone who never goes without medication most days I envy the poor lad getting rid of so much in one go..

teaandtoastwouldbenice · 03/01/2026 18:50

Lots of bleach left over night will soften it

Lemas25 · 03/01/2026 19:21

I can assure you that this is amazing πŸ˜‚ has deff saved us calling a plumber!!

Large poo stuck in waste pipe
JTHOM · 03/01/2026 23:16

Get a stick from the garden, poke it into the poo to break it up, using the same stick, pull some of it up the toilet pan and flush what remains, then repeat. Return stick to garden, compost heap etc. Always works. Defines poo sticks!!

VecnasSkinnyLatte · 04/01/2026 08:41

We have 2 toilets, one of which is designated β€œNo one from Vecnas side of the family is allowed to poo in here”
We have bum capabilities of the Channel Tunnel.

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