Dumping a poop so big it clogs the toilet brings a whole new different level of stress, more so if it happens in your friend’s house or a public restroom.
No matter where that dump took place, knowing how to flush poop that is too big to flush may save you from embarrassment and keep that toilet ready for the next user.
Here are a few ways to flush a poop that won’t go down using easy-to-find home materials and chemicals. We also discussed ways to avoid this problem in the first place.
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What to Do When Poop Won’t Flush
Before you try the methods below, it’s a good idea to put on some gloves.
1. Try the good, old plunger first
The first solution for clogged toilets: the good old plunger. This tool will usually get the job done cleanly and efficiently.
Place the plunger’s suction on the bowl’s opening and move it up and down, slowly. The vacuum created using this motion will drain that huge shit in the toilet.
Increase your speed until you see the poop going down. Flush the toilet again to make sure it went away completely.
As you do so, pay attention to the water flow. If it seems too sluggish, your hard poop clogged toilet problem still remains. Some extra force from the plunger should get it moving.
2. Drain Snake
Another common tool used for unclogging toilets is the drain snake. It’s easy to use and also effective, but gets a little more messy compared to the plunger.
Push the drain snake into the toilet pipes and crank the handle to clear any possible blockages inside. After a few more rotations, withdraw the wire and see if the toilet can flush with ease.
Cleaning the drain snake would be the messy part, as it was literally submerged in the toilet. But rinsing and wiping it a few times will do the trick.
3. Unused metal hanger
Before resorting to chemicals, you may want to try this last mechanical method of flushing that massive dump, as many Reddit users can attest to its efficacy.
If you have an old, metal hanger lying around and won’t be using it anymore, you can use it in two different ways to get rid of that massive poop in the toilet.
For one, use it to break the large poop chunk into smaller and more flush-friendly pieces. Or, coat it with plastic and try to ‘scoop’ the excrement out of the bowl.
Don’t forget to rinse the metal hanger with bleach and water before dumping it in the trash.
4. The Vinegar and Baking Soda Combo
If the toilet flushes but poop stays, this means your enormous shit needs a little breaking down. You can still unclog your toilet even without a plunger.
We’ve done it manually with a hanger earlier, but there are a few home ingredients you will find useful when trying to dissolve poop quickly.
First on the list is the vinegar-baking soda combination. It works wonders in several house tasks, and unsurprisingly, it’s also an effective remedy if a big poop won’t flush.
One method is to pour 1 cup of baking soda down the toilet directly; then, slowly add 1 cup of vinegar. Proceed with caution since some ‘bubbling’ may take place.
When the fizzling subsides, flushing with hot water can help unclog your toilet completely. But in most cases, the vinegar-baking soda would be enough.
5. Use Shampoo or Dish Soap + Hot Water
Another effective option is to use dish soap or shampoo in combination with hot, but not boiling, water.
Splash some cleaning agent of your choice into the bowl directly, then proceed with pouring the hot water. This helps the poop disintegrate into smaller pieces.
Alternatively, you can also mix the dish soap/shampoo with hot water, pour the combination into the toilet, and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
Either way, you may now drain the toilet by using its normal flush or by pouring another batch of hot water into the bowl.
6. Use Coke or Baking Soda + Plastic Foil
It may come as a surprise to you that Coke, similar to baking soda and other ingredients tackled, breaks down poop in toilet as well.
This method employs the technique of covering the toilet with plastic foil to create pressure. You may choose between coke or baking soda, whichever is available at your home.
Pour roughly 2 liters of Coke, or a warm water plus baking soda mixture, into the bowl and quickly cover the seat with plastic foil.
Leave the mixture there for an hour to completely soften the huge poop in the toilet. Flushing it should ideally be easier afterward.
7. Bleach or other Commercial Chemicals
If all mentioned remedies fail, this would be your last go-to home remedy. Bleach dissolve poop efficiently, so it is a viable option.
Similarly, try a chemical that dissolves human feces in toilets, such as commercial drain clearers. But proceed with caution as these are drastic measures already.
If you choose bleach, pour 2 to 3 cups into the bowl and wait until it dissolves the excrement. As for store-bought chemicals, refer to the instructions at the back of their container.
Again, these chemicals accompany the risk of pipe damage. It is recommended that they are used only for severely clogged toilets.
FAQs
Why is my shit so big it clogs the toilet?
- Constipation – a common condition usually caused by lack of fiber, irregular bowel movement, lack of exercise, old age, and other factors.
- Bowel Obstruction and Megacolon – blockage in the intestines results in bigger stool
- Encopresis – condition that occurs in children; people with encopresis often have large, hard-to-pass stool
How to prevent shitting hard poop that will not flush
Consider the following diet and lifestyle changes so that you won’t have to deal with poop too big to flush:
- Eat high-fiber foods regularly. Soluble fiber softens stool, while its insoluble counterpart prevents diarrhea, making your trips to the toilet smoother and flushing easier.
- Have a regular bowel schedule. Do not hold your stool for long periods of time as this leads to accumulation inside your intestine.
- Stay hydrated. A bit of water can help your poop pass more easily.
- Engage in regular physical activity. Movements during exercise speed up the contractions in the bowels and ease constipa
- Eat small but frequent meals. Try to reduce the volume of food consumed in one sitting to help your intestines process meals efficiently.
- Consult your doctor. If difficulty in pooping is persistent, schedule a consultation for proper medical treatment.
Conclusion
Knowing how to flush poop that is too big to flush and avoid painful, hard-to-pass stool will surely make way for stress-free bathroom schedules.
Say goodbye to the embarrassment brought by a big poop clogged toilet using these easy solutions. Should you have any other tips on this topic, we’d love to hear them as well.
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I’m Paulk Webb, and I work as a writer for Saveourwaterrebates. I’m happy to put in the time and effort to conduct market research to identify the most pressing issues faced by households concerning their plumbing. Feel free to check out our guides to get the most informed recommendations for how to solve your problems.