Toliet Paper Clogging Toliet

Could it be your toilet. We were having trouble with our hall toilet and I thought it was the kids and then I looked and minerals had clogged the bit that creates the powerful flush. So if there was anything more than a light pee that darn thing overflowed.

I turned off the water, got as much out of the basin as possible and then added vinegar. I had to do it for a couple days but I think you could flush a small animal now. :)

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Consumer Reports tests TP for such things as how long it takes to break down – that is an important factor in whether it will clog plumbing or be a challenge to sewage treatment plants.

Are you pretty sure it's your kids causing the problem? If they can't successfully flush after they use the toilet, they're old enough to teach how to use the plunger. Point out that they will not need to do this as often if they use less TP.

You could also set up a fund that they will get to share for some treat if they use less TP during the month. Calculate how many rolls you go through now, and if they can use less in the coming month, they'll have some fun money left. If they use more, they'll have to contribute from their allowance toward a TP purchase. This will give them an early intro to budgeting.

OMG, Jo, I get this outrageous mental picture of a nice, sane woman flushing an annoying small dog. Too much, lol!

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Go to : http://www.charmin.com/en_US/toilet-paper-questions.php then scroll down to Q. Does Charmin test to ensure that its toilet paper is safe for plumbing?
A. Yes. Charmin evaluates its toilet paper to ensure that it is safe for all of the places it might end up after flushing. This includes drain lines, sewers, septic tanks, and municipal wastewater treatment plants. Watch our video to learn more about what happens to Charmin bath tissue after it is flushed.
History of our testing
On-site facilities
Dedicated employees to the testing
Our own "flushability lab" etc.

Now watch the videos. It will provide some possibilities for you to consider.

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While you can't be ther to monitor how much tp the kids use, maybe let them know that it is better to flush while sitting there and then again after if necessary than having to use the plunger.

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I don't know about the Costco brand, but we NEVER buy Charmin, because every time it clogs the toilet.

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Easy. Review with them an appropriate amount. Then if it happens again, teach them to use the plunger at the first sign of it being slow. Kids at that age, will be very grossed out at the thought of dealing with it. But really, they will stop and think about how much paper, they will learn a valuable skill and hopefully it will mitigate future clogs.

You may also want to have your drains cleared, too. Sometimes tree roots will slow the flow so that the clog is deeper than what a plunger can help with.

Plunge, plunge, plunge - good luck.

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That thick tp is a clogger for sure. Happens to me too. Best to buy thinner, even when they overuse it's still more biodegradable.

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We have always used Costco and even without the individually wrapped.. (They did this so there would not be so much plastic waste)And still no problem.

Whenever we have had problems with pluming, we found out we had roots that were breaking through the old pipes (our home is ancient) causing it all to stop up. We had to finally rent a sewer auger to break it all up, but eventually had to have it replaced.

Also make sure that there is not something else that has been flushed down there. Kids are funny. They can find things in the bathroom and flush it.. Tampons, the toilet paper cardboard roll, small hand towel, pill containers.... We sometimes never know..

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For years and years I bought Quilted Northern and then I started buying Charmin because my husband wanted it. Over 3 weeks we had a clogged toilet 5 times and I watched the toilet paper clog the toilet two of the times. And this was before I had kids to use too much toilet paper.

Not sure about individually wrapped vs not

I usually tell my kids to only use 3-4 squares of the toilet paper and if they need more they can get more.

We always buy Charmin and have never had a clogging problem with it. Now that I said that, It will probably happen! I hope you find out what is causing your problem soon. Best of luck to you! :)

We use angel soft and it seems to dissolve quickly. The usual suspect for clogging toilets in my house is my hubby. I have gotten my daughter used to using an ample amount of toilet paper and then using a (flushable) moist wipe after. It does the job and she hasn't had any clogs in her bathroom.
I don't like those super thick or extremely soft toilet papers, they leave chunks of paper behind (well on your behind, lol).

We have to use Scott brand. I only buy Scott Soft bc it is septic safe but doesnt feel like you are wiping with sandpaper!

I have found thinker papers do clog more. Your kids are proabbly using the same amount regardless of thickness. So buy the cheap stuff :)

I never buy Charmin in the blue or red wrapper. I've lived in 3 different homes, have a newer toilet now, and every time I used Charmin, it clogged the toilet. It's too thick--UNLESS you buy the Charmin Basic toilet paper with the orange wrapper, that doesn't clog, at least that's what I've found. I've never used the Costco brand, but I have used the Sam's Club brand and I've had no problems. My absolute favorite brand of toilet paper is Scott brand two ply in the purple package, second is Angel Soft, third Cottonelle with the ripples.

As far as the kids go, my rule of thumb is for every flush of #2, use an arm length of toilet paper, then flush. If you still need to clean yourself, use more toilet paper the second time (arm's length again), then flush again.

You could have a tree root growing into your plumbing. We had a guy with a router come two days ago to chew up a branch that was causing us trouble when we flushed.

Our toilets are starting to do the same thing.
We are on septic but never had this problem before.
I think some brands (Charmin) are way too thick.
We started using Kirkland brand and it's okay.
Also, hubby said not to use so much.
So if you have to really get clean (brown, brown, tan, tan, white white....sorry I know that's gross) the extra go in the trash can NOT the toilet.
We really should use less but that isn't always an option. YUCK!

Yes, there's a huge difference in toilet paper brands, just ask all the people who have to deal with septic tank problems. Charmin is one of the worst brands for toilet clogging.

As far as the kids, I'm not sure, but maybe teaching them how to use a plunger might help.