A Roommate, Plungers and Drano: An Embarrassing Clogged Toilet Moment
The first time I went to my (then) boyfriend’s apartment, I didn’t really know what to expect. We were still in the beginning of a relationship and both of us were nervous but excited.
He shared his place with a roommate, so as the night progressed we were all getting to know each other and having a good time. While I was watching some TV, my boyfriend excused himself to use the bathroom.
After some time passed, he came out and pulled his roommate aside. They talked quietly amongst themselves and then his roommate left the apartment. My boyfriend said “He had to run an errand”. I kind of shrugged it off as my guy wanting to spend alone time with me.
A few months later I found out the real reason my boyfriend asked his roommate to leave. He was so nervous, that his stomach was upset and it caused him to clog the toilet. So he sent his roommate out for a toilet plunger and some other items to help unclog it.
What did his roommate come back with? Two biodegradable toilet plungers! Yes, apparently they do exist. My boyfriend was mortified, but his roommate tried to justify it by saying “Well, dude I saved you some money”.
In a situation like that who cares about saving money? Why didn’t his roommate just buy one good quality plunger to unclog the toilet, or buy some Drano?
The roommate said he tried getting a two for one deal since the biodegradable plungers were cheaper than the regular ones. I started laughing, I just couldn't comprehend that logic.
Even though it’s an embarrassing story, it’s something my guy and I share together now and laugh about. But at that point in time, he was terrified and just wanted to punch his roommate.
Solution Guide - Which problem do you have?
Slow-Running Toilet
| Clogged Toilet
| Do NOT Use
|
|---|---|---|
drains slower than usual
| doesn't flush or overflows
| safety first
|
Drano Max Build-Up Remover
| Plungers
| Liquid Clog Removers
|
Drano Prevention
| Call a Professional
|
Here are a few simple ways to handle a clogged toilet (without sending someone else to do your dirty work).
- Make sure you have a good (not cheap) plunger handy
- Use Drano Max Build Up Remover or Drano Prevention to clear unnecessary build up
- Be sure to turn off the water valve (important)
- Open the Drano products slowly so it doesn't splash into your eyes or get on your skin
- Follow the instructions on the bottles carefully
- For best results, repeat every month to prevent any embarrassing clogged toilet moments
Drano Max Build Up Remover and Drano Prevention are the only safe products that are recommended for slow running toilets.
The natural formula is made up of micro organisms that help break down any build up within the pipes. Remember NOT to use other Drano clog remover products for your toilet.
Case in Point
Sometimes cheaper isn’t always better, and when it comes to a clogged toilet or drain, don’t skimp on the products you buy to help unclog them. You don’t want an embarrassing moment to turn into a disaster just to save a few bucks.
Oh, and don’t send your roommate to do your dirty work, they might just make the embarrassing situation worse.
