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YarisSedan · 04-25-2009, 06:12 AM

So I just had one of my goldfish die. I flushed him down the toilet and it clogged!!!. Its late at night and i dont have a plunger. I tried google and i heard that if you put some dishwashing liquid down the toilet let it sit for 15 minutes and poor some hot water down the toilet its supose to work. 20 Minutes later whala!. It worked!

So just a tip id thought i throw out to keep in mind when this happens to you.

RogueYaris · 04-25-2009, 07:20 AM

I've got a plunger. Always have one just incase things get clogged. Best to have one and never use it than not to have one and need it urgently.

Plus, they're like $5.

SilverBack · 04-25-2009, 08:31 AM

Good to know. I'll keep this mind the next time I have a big dinner...

Bob_VT · 04-25-2009, 10:57 AM

Sorry for your loss but just how big was that goldfish!!!

GeneW · 04-25-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by YarisSedan

So I just had one of my goldfish die. I flushed him down the toilet and it clogged!!!. Its late at night and i dont have a plunger. I tried google and i heard that if you put some dishwashing liquid down the toilet let it sit for 15 minutes and poor some hot water down the toilet its supose to work. 20 Minutes later whala!. It worked!

So just a tip id thought i throw out to keep in mind when this happens to you.

That will work. Have to try it next time.

I usually just pour an extra gallon of water into the toilet and let the hydrostatic pressure work things out.

Gene

enobmort42 · 04-25-2009, 02:21 PM

late night trips to walmart for a plunger are embarrassing. you only have to learn that lesson once before you always keep on nearby!

Klinton · 04-25-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by enobmort42

late night trips to walmart for a plunger are embarrassing. you only have to learn that lesson once before you always keep on nearby!

agreed!! i have been there but it was to CVS and i was in uniform talk about some wierd looks!

*tomato* · 04-25-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RogueYaris

I've got a plunger. Always have one just incase things get clogged. Best to have one and never use it than not to have one and need it urgently.

Plus, they're like $5.

+1

Although if you don't use it, the rubber can get weird. So I'm glad for the tip.

04-25-2009, 06:12 AM	#1
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Good Tip for unclogging your toilet if you dont have a plunger or if a plunger isnt w So I just had one of my goldfish die. I flushed him down the toilet and it clogged!!!. Its late at night and i dont have a plunger. I tried google and i heard that if you put some dishwashing liquid down the toilet let it sit for 15 minutes and poor some hot water down the toilet its supose to work. 20 Minutes later whala!. It worked! So just a tip id thought i throw out to keep in mind when this happens to you.

04-25-2009, 08:31 AM	#3
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Good to know. I'll keep this mind the next time I have a big dinner... __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

04-25-2009, 10:57 AM	#4
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Sorry for your loss but just how big was that goldfish!!! __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

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