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Toilet unblocking hack!

14 replies

EvilDoctorHogmanayDuck · 03/01/2018 11:34

Our toilet was completely blocked, and I found this:
metro.co.uk/2015/12/16/did-you-know-you-could-unblock-a-toilet-using-this-everyday-product-5568222/

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EvilDoctorHogmanayDuck · 03/01/2018 11:36

Try again:
metro.co.uk/2015/12/16/did-you-know-you-could-unblock-a-toilet-using-this-everyday-product-5568222/

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UniversityAlreadyQuestionMark · 03/01/2018 14:07

Thanks! Have one currently.

Intercom · 03/01/2018 14:37

Thanks, that's useful to know.

EvilDoctorHogmanayDuck · 03/01/2018 15:02

And it does actually work! I'd managed to push the paper round the curve in the pipe, but I couldn't get it any further, and googled in desperation. Leave it after you tip the water in, it might not clear immediately.

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Snowtato · 03/01/2018 17:17

Thanks for the tip evil.
I’m sure I will require it at some point.the children I know always seem to use an excessive amount of loo roll.

RespoDad · 03/01/2018 18:11

Tonight I am going to eat 17 vindaloos and I will test out your theory tomorrow. 😜👅👅💩😷

blueskypink · 03/01/2018 18:14

Will definitely try that op - thanks! We have a toilet that gets blocked regularly and DH has developed a home made plunger using a broom with a plastic bag on the end. Works but very noisy and messy!

Smoochyschmoo · 03/01/2018 18:16

Alternatively boiling water is very effective (imo)

Wildernesstips · 03/01/2018 21:04

And a wire coat hanger can also be your friend in these circumstances (I have teenage boys 🙄)!

fia101 · 03/01/2018 21:21

Washing up liquid and a dishwasher tablet (left in for a while) worked when my kids blocked the loo

EvilDoctorHogmanayDuck · 04/01/2018 11:40

Good luck Respo 😂🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

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EvilDoctorHogmanayDuck · 04/01/2018 11:44

Wilderness you wouldn't believe the size of what DD 10 produces! Xmas Shock Her bum must be like the Tardis! Tardis

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Intercom · 04/01/2018 12:18

Doesn't a wire hanger scratch the loo though?

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 07/01/2018 17:00

It definitely only works if it's just paper blocking it. I tried it today and still had to go in there up to my elbow. 😷

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