Common Toilet Clogs

Clogged toilets are never fun, and at Donnie’s Plumbing in Murrieta, we’ve seen it all. You wouldn’t believe the strange things people flush! Let’s talk about some of the most common culprits that have us Murrieta plumbers shaking our heads—and maybe even laughing a little.

First up, wet wipes. Even though they’re labeled “flushable,” they tend to disagree with your plumbing. They stick together and cause serious blockages. It’s like they form a club down there that doesn’t want to let water pass.

Next, there’s paper towels. They’re thick, tough, and not designed to break down like toilet paper. Flushing a paper towel is like trying to get a sumo wrestler through a doggy door—it’s just not going to happen!

Now, brace yourself. Kids love to flush their toys. We can’t count the number of times we’ve found little action figures or LEGO bricks stuck in the pipes. One plumber even found a Barbie head once. It seems like kids think toilets are secret portals for their toys.

Oh, and here’s a big no-no: feminine hygiene products. They may seem small, but they can wreak havoc on your plumbing. Let’s just say, they’re better off in the trash than in your toilet.

For our pet lovers—please don’t flush cat litter. It hardens up like concrete. Your toilet’s not a sandbox!

As Murrieta plumbers, we know that keeping your plumbing in good shape means avoiding these common mistakes. So, next time you’re tempted to flush something questionable, just remember: if it’s not toilet paper, it doesn’t belong. And if your toilet starts acting up? Give Donnie’s Plumbing in Murrieta a call. We’ll be there, probably with an auger in hand and a smile on our face. Contact us at (954)636-0085. You can also find us online at our Temecula website.

And hey, we might even bring that Barbie head back for you!

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