Bit grim - apologies in advance!

oitnb16

Relatives stayed xmas eve and seem to have left us an extra 'present' in the spare upstairs throne room. Nothing stuck visible in bowl though and I've flushed/bleached/bog brushed at least 15 times so believe their 'present' must be present in the u-bend/pipes but out of sight. The water colour changes if it is left unflushed for more than 5 hours ish and the smell...it's repugnant.

Any suggestions to clear it before I call a drainage/plumber?

Ms_Chocaholic

Do you have a plunger. If not an old mop that you could use as a plunger.

jrrowleyws

Has thr toilet got a decent flush? Worth throwing a few large buckets of water down the toilet. If the water is changing colour that means whatever is lurking hasn't gone far and a decent amount of water may shift it better than the flush!

Loanranger

Big bucket of water thrown down the bowl with plenty of oomph.

peachyprice

Big bucket of HOT water thrown down with plenty of oomph. The hot water helps to soften the offending matter.

Green_hopeful

Sterident tablets cleared a recent issue in our family bathroom. Left two in overnight. Got the tablets from my father in law. But have bought some for any further issues.

Carrot007

peachyprice wrote: »

Big bucket of HOT water thrown down with plenty of oomph. The hot water helps to soften the offending matter.

This!

Very hot water preferably. Though boiling may crack the throne if not poured correctly.

Failing that put on some rubber gloves and break up by hand.

EachPenny

peachyprice wrote: »

Big bucket of HOT water thrown down with plenty of oomph. The hot water helps to soften the offending matter.

Speaks a voice of great experience? I'd never thought of using hot water, but it makes sense.

tired_dad

peachyprice wrote: »

Big bucket of HOT water thrown down with plenty of oomph. The hot water helps to soften the offending matter.

this.................

Wassa123

Well if the water colour is changing that’s a good sign, means it is breaking up a bit.

I use Rhino Drain Unblocker, it’s practically some form of acid. You pour it in and leave it for half a day or so. The DIY sheds would have it or something similar.

Grenage

I've always used a drain rod plunger. They only cost a couple of quid, and while I've only needed it a few times, it's cleared the blockage in seconds.