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So, I have... a clog. I accidentally knocked a half a roll of toilet paper into my bowl in the middle of pissing like a racehorse. I didn't exactly feel like getting it out and taking it to the garbage in the middle of the night, so I just let it sit in the toilet and like, dissolve. I helped the process along with a few mighty streams here and there. So I went to flush, and of course, it clogs up. I've tried plunging, and I've tried to pull it out with some rubber gloves, to no avail. I grabbed some Liquid Plumbr, but it says not for toilets on the back. XD

So Dakka, any ideas? I don;t want to call the plumber. Don;t have the money. Any chemicals that work for toilets?

Nuke it from orbit - it's the only way to be sure!

Though I would just have a look on google for ways of unblocking bogs.

metal coat hanger, turn the triangle section into a long 'handle' and push the hook into the blockage, pulling it back towards you gently to free up the wedged U-bend. Don't scrap the ceramic with it!!

Plus.



Plus. (For unforeseen consequences)



Having your water and sewage company contact info readily available is not a particularly bad idea.
None of that may seem necessary, but it does come down to what risks you're forced/want to take on.

Hiring a plumber sucks.
Having a sewage DIY go wrong is even worse. Don't hire the expensive plumber, or the cheap one, just try to find a professional that isn't apt to rape you with an exorbitant bill.

I've used the auger before and it works wonders.

These guys come highly recommended

A friend of mine contracted blood poisoning from clearing a sewer by hand. It migrated to his heart and they had to do an operation during which he died.

So be careful.

Kilkrazy wrote:A friend of mine contracted blood poisoning from clearing a sewer by hand. It migrated to his heart and they had to do an operation during which he died.

So be careful.

HOLY FETH!

Cool. Thanks for the suggestions so far. I'll pick up the Drano and some coat hangers today. The auger looks expensive and complicated, so I'll try the other things first.

Make sure you get some elbow length gloves, and plunge for a good 45 minutes after letting the drano sit for a while.

Thats how I unblocked my toilet in a similar situation

A toilet snake will work GREAT for that. They come in many sizes and lengths and are pretty affordable. I have one thats about as thick as my big toe and its like 20 feet long that was around $30 and a thinner one thats like 15foot for $20 ish. Those are great, and easy to use, and wont damage your toilet.

Best results if you can attach it to a drill

Ugh I shoulda been here earlier. Like mot people said, get a hand cranked snake. Theyre cheap at those Building Box stores.

It's probably just the cardboard tube, a good plunger should be able to work it through. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/11vB1FeafLL._AA115_.jpgOr get one of these,