My toilet is clogged. I have issues.

Scott Wong · 01-10-2005, 07:23 PM

Four weeks or so ago, my girlfriend clogged our upstairs toilet. It has been four weeks. I bought a new plunger. I bought CLR's pressurized super-duper toilet un-clogger system that uses a pressurized can of stuff that shoots into the toilet and is supposed to unclog ANYTHING... I also have some Drain Free build-up remover... and nothing. Nothing. Nothing. The water swirls around the bowl and does eventually flush... but it eventually stops flushing. If you toss a Kleenex into the toilet, it'll clog. I shit you not... (no pun intended).

Any suggestions?? I really don't want to call anyone. What else can I use or try? It makes me think she attempted to flush a brick or a piece of concrete down the toilet. How could it possibly stayed clogged for a month?

We have one other bathroom downstairs, but a little mouse ran into it yesterday and he is currently trapped in there. No, I am not kidding. So now my girlfriend is scared to use that bathroom because she is afraid of mice.

So... I basically need to:

1. Unclog the toilet upstairs.
2. Catch the mouse in the bathroom downstairs who keeps disappearing into a little hole.

3. Take some carpentry classes and construct an outhouse in our backyard.

Help??

Scott.

Philip Hamm · 01-10-2005, 07:29 PM

I would guess that she put something down the toilet that does not belong there. It is not that uncommon, this is the kind of event that often brings awareness of the non-flushability of feminine products to light.

Mousetraps are available at Home Depot. Peanut butter works very well. Don't feel guilty it's just a friggin' mouse. Needless to say, when you catch it, do NOT flush the dead mouse down the toilet.

You will need to call a plumber for your upstairs toilet and it's going to cost a lot of money.

P.S. It may not have been intended but your pun was hilarious. BTW, I believe that Kleenex is on the list of non-flushable items. Use Scott Tissue in the future, it is easiest on the pipes (though it can be tough on the ass!)

Scott Wong · 01-10-2005, 07:35 PM

Thanks for the info... You told me everything I didn't wanna hear. haha..

I wasn't home when she clogged it so you're probably right about the feminine hygiene product. But I can't say that for a fact. It just seems odd that it could possibly stay clogged this long if it had just been toilet paper??

I bought mousetraps this evening from a local store. I am using a combination of several traps. Some baited with peanut butter... the other with cheese. Sharp cheddar, to be specific. *LOL* And no, I hardly feel guilty. He is in my home and now he must die. It isn't my fault it's -5 degrees outside.

Getting a plumber would suck. We moved into this house just a couple of months ago. I am interested in getting new toilets anyway. Home Depot had a special on the Champion toilet line. Would replacing the toilet do the trick or are we talking about a much larger issue here??

yuck. This sucks.

01-10-2005, 07:49 PM

Is it only partially obstructed? You may just need to snake the darn thing to dislodge whatever is causing the obstruction or partial obstruction of the drain pipe. Then take the plunger and just use lots of force to push it through. Messy, but it may save you some $$$ from having to hire a plumber.

Scott Wong · 01-10-2005, 08:03 PM

Armando:

Yes, it is only partially clogged. After swirling the water around in the bowl, it does eventually flush... but it is so weak. I'd hardly even call it a 'flush'... perhaps I will look into snaking... that's just one more thing I'll need to buy though. yuck. Way too messy but it's going to have to be a necessary evil.

I'll try the snake.

update: The mouse trap nearest to the door in the garage leading to the kitchen inside has already killed a culprit. I just baited them and set them 45 minutes ago. He looks like the same mouse. haha. Furry. Snall. Little nub of a tail and darker in color. I'd say that's him. The hole near the base of the toilet must somehow lead out to the garage?? The traps in the bathroom and utility room are still fine. Weird.

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DaveNel · 01-10-2005, 08:43 PM

Actually there is one thing you can try, They make a
device that hooks to your water hose, And when the water is turned on it swells like a balloon. All the water pressure from the hose is forced down the toilet and when it swells up like a balloon it makes a seal. Works much better than a plunger..

Scott Wong · 01-10-2005, 08:57 PM

Dave:

Do you happen to know the name of that product? Or what major store carries it? i.e., Home Depot, Menards, etc, etc.

Thanks...

DaveNel · 01-10-2005, 09:01 PM

Actually most major hardware stores carry them, And whatever she stuck in there this should pressure wash it on down outa your hair

DaveNel · 01-10-2005, 09:08 PM

Here follow this link, this will tell you how it works and how and where to go to get one ..

http://tomboytools.com/threaddetail....171&forumid=11

Scott Wong · 01-10-2005, 09:40 PM

Dave:

I *really* appreciate the info...

thanks.