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Bit Embarrassed...

103 replies

Becc91 · 27/12/2023 20:30

So inlaws left this pm after a week with us for Christmas. Was lovely, but when I've come to clean the ensuite, have found what can only be described as concrete in the bowl.😖DH won't touch it, don't even know where to start and I'm so embarrassed by the whole thing. What do I do????💩

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CatSighs · 27/12/2023 21:05

I think I understand what OP means by concrete...a very firm💩that doesn't shift even with multiple flushes.

  • Squirt a bit of shampoo or washing up liquid down the loo and leave for ten minutes or so. This helps to break down some of the fats in the stool that can occur at this time of year, with all the rich food of Christmas.
  • Then add very hot water (I wouldn't use boiling water, in case you crack the porcelain). Don't pour straight from your kettle, as there will be a plume of micro droplets from the toilet bowl and you don't want them on your kettle! Instead, pour the hot water from a bucket held high above the toilet, for maximum power.
  • Leave for another ten minutes so the hot water can soften the stool, then flush. Repeat if necessary.
plantpotsandbugs · 27/12/2023 21:10

Icouldbehappy · 27/12/2023 20:48

I don’t really understand how shit can be like concrete? Am I missing something?
Either way, I’d pour a whole bottle of bleach on it, put the lid down and leave it for a while before flushing it.
The kettle of boiling water is also a good suggestion.

Op, please don't use a whole bottle of bleach. That's wholly unnecessary.

A generous squirt and some hot water should do it.

LaughingCat · 27/12/2023 21:11

Oh god…I’m sorry, he noped out of changing his kid’s nappies because of his newfound ‘phobia of shit’ and now won’t remove his parent’s crusted offering? Not sure he’s coming out of this smelling like roses…

Genuinely, I’ve come across these a few times - get your DH to pee on them (the ammonia at force helps to soften them). Also thick bleach left around the bowl and in the loo overnight. Repeat a few times if necessary (I use original Domestos but pretty sure own brand would do the job just as well!)

DinaofCloud9 · 27/12/2023 21:15

He sounds a right prick.

Is anyone else infuriated by all the dickhead husbands married to Mumsnetters? What the fuck is going on?

return2sender · 27/12/2023 21:16

Your 'D'H's parents - his problem. Fancy leaving it!

Icouldbehappy · 27/12/2023 21:19

plantpotsandbugs · 27/12/2023 21:10

Op, please don't use a whole bottle of bleach. That's wholly unnecessary.

A generous squirt and some hot water should do it.

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I’ve had to get rid of some humdingers in my time so a bottle isn’t too much, if you ask me 🤷‍♀️😂
Especially when it’s someone else’s disgusting mess 🤮
And I’d probably chuck another bottle down there for good measure, once it was gone 😂
(sorry, I know I am being a bit facetious here but I’m not trying to be inflammatory towards you. Just find it really gross hence my overreaction.)

Invisimamma · 27/12/2023 21:21

Lots of bleach, leave it for a while, overnight if you can. Flush. Fairy washing up liquid (needs to be fairy), leave it a while again, kettle of hot (but not boiling water), flush. Keep repeating until it's dealt with.

Your dp should be dealing with it though, it's his parents. My nephews would always make a mess of our bathroom (pee not poo though) and dp always cleaned it as it's his family.

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Becc91 · 27/12/2023 21:26

Hi all, thanks so much for your suggestions, really really grateful. Tried hot (not boiling) water first to see if that would be the easy way out, but it's created poo steam, like flower child says- now DH won't even come upstairs. Seems he may be on the couch tonight! 😌
Will try bleach next as lots of you lovelies have suggested. Considering messaging MIL to have a word with DH but not sure if that feels a bit much.

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LSTMS30555 · 27/12/2023 21:26

Let them know next time they come you're gonna rub their noses in it like the dirty animals they are.

Ffs have them staying over & that's their departure gift 🤢 no good deed goes unpunished

Devonshiregal · 27/12/2023 21:26

I’m sorry what? He has a phobia of shit because he had a child? A baby? I assume he’s constantly in hospital with constipation he’s caused by refusing to crap himself…you know..because he has a phobia of shit? I’ve just read a post about a man clearly abusing his girlfriend and it made me furious with these loser men - but this fucking takes the biscuit honestly. So he didn’t change nappies? If your daughter gets the shits it’s on you eh? What if you died and he had a sick kid to take care of? What if you get injured and need your ass wiped. This guy is a waste of space. Fuck him honestly.

CherryBlossoms88 · 27/12/2023 21:30

Pics please!! 🙈

CurlyhairedAssassin · 27/12/2023 21:31

Poo steam 😆

You need a poo stick. Pour bleach down first. Not a bottle but a fair squeeze, help to start breaking it down. Leave an hour. Poke, poke, poke with the poo stick. Chuck away the poo stick. Job(bie) done.

StBrides · 27/12/2023 21:32

I think you have a dh problem

Diggerdriverless · 27/12/2023 21:39

I know toilet brushes are a divisive topic but do you have one in your guest toilet? With bleach/appropriate products so house guests can leave the facilities in pristine condition? Although, perhaps FiL is like your peach of a DH and similarly "phobic". If you do decide to address this with your in-laws please do so with both of them. And consider what you have been feeding them.

Bellyblueboy · 27/12/2023 21:42

I’m sorry - your husband has left you to clean up his parents shit because he (like every other human) hates human faeces and believes the en suite can only be cleaned by you?

does he have some redeeming qualities because he sounds like a total dick.

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Becc91 · 27/12/2023 21:44

We do have a toilet brush in that ensuite- it's a flat one like this Addis Premium Toilet Brush & Storage Station Set with deep clean flexible Silicone Toilet Brush with non Slip Long Handle and Anti clog Bristles Quick Drying Holder Set for Bathroom Toilet, White Grey : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen
Love it myself but know that some people have mixed feelings, maybe it's not sturdy enough?

Edit- any advice to help future houseguests keep the place clean also appreciated, can't go through this again

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DreamItDoIt · 27/12/2023 21:44

I'm guessing that you did all the prep, bed making, cleaning, food etc for their visit? Just tell him if he doesn't step up and clean his parents shit up then next time he'll be doing it all.

Theoldwoman · 27/12/2023 21:49

Definitely not boiling water. Ever. Risk cracking bowl then you will have an even bigger problem.

A can of coke. Leave for a couple of hours, or preferably overnight.

Seaside3 · 27/12/2023 21:49

Just leave it. And when your oarents visit say 'sorry, dglh parents left it and dh was asked to clean it up'

That should shame the workphobic. I mean pooh phobic man child

Mrsgreen100 · 27/12/2023 21:50

Cilt bang and a loo brush

ForTonightGodisaDJ · 27/12/2023 21:50

Just unblocked my own toilet blocked with toilet paper/tissues from my cold after a miserable Christmas. Not very happy at all. Boiling water/Bicarb of soda/Coke/Vinegar. You'll sort it out.

JulesJules · 27/12/2023 21:54

Scoop of bio washing powder and a jug of hot water. Tell your H to get a grip, he can do the above. Leave overnight, flush, repeat as necessary.

KnickerlessParsons · 27/12/2023 21:55

Has either of them had a barium meal recently? When DH had one it settled in the bottom of the toilet and was really hard to shift.
Repeated flushing helped - it got smaller each time.

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