Toilet Clog

Factual Questions
1

Well, I know this has been mentioned in the past before, I think, but I just got home from work, and I’m pooped.

Anyway, last night I threw a paper towel down the toilet (yeah yeah). The toilet is running slow (the water circulates and drains, but you don’t get that suck-like sound when the water gets to the bottom), but if I use the plunger (and build up some water in the bowl), the water goes down with its usual ferocity. So, my question is, is there anything I can put in the toilet to clean up a potential clog? Or should I just call the apartment maintenance guy?

Thanks in advance all. Off to bed now.

2

From my experience it should just clear up after a few flushes.

3

one thing, tho:

do you have small children???

if so, some large plastic object might be the problem, and no, it won’t “flush” away…
I used to use an oven timer to time 'Time out’s for my then 2 year old son. I didn’t put it together that A. I couldn’t locate the damn thing and B. our toilet was acting sluggish…

the plumber wondered about it, tho… :wink:

4

Or run a snake down it. They sell them at the hardware store/DIY lumberyard. Handy Dan’s, etc. Cost about 4 to 8 bucks, depending on how long it is. Get the next-to-shortest one, because most clogs are right under the potty, and if it’s farther than that length can reach and your arm muscles are anything like mine, you won’t be able to crank it 25 feet anyway.

Stick it down in there and crank it. Don’t worry about poo germs, you can always wash your hands.

5

You can wear a glove but you should put your hand down there & feel around for something that might be clogging it.

6

At the place where I work, one of the toilets was getting clogged every day for a week. The pipefitter removed the toilet and found a little electronic game machine in the second bend of the trap.

7

Answer1- NO
Answer2-Yes If it doesn’t clear up in a couple days. Trust Me

8

Well, it seems to have gone away by itself. Most of the flushes now are back to normal.

Nope, no small children (until next week when my wife’s parents and niece come to visit).

Thanks all.

Vis

9

Poo germs??