So a mr. Clean magic eraser bar was cut in half, dropped in the toilet, and flushed the next day. It's clogged. What should I do? Google results of similar problems shows pulling the toilet up to get it out of the pee trap. I've reached in but can't feel anything.

What should I do?

Pulling up a toilet is just about the easiest "home improvement" thing you can do, it is just kinda gross.

All you need is a wrench or socket and a new wax ring.

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I've reached in but can't feel anything.

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Pull the toilet, get a new wax ring prior to doing so.

If the toilet won't flush, or even if it does, use a shop vac to suck out any of the remaining water in the tank and bowl.

If the clog is further down the line, a small snake will likely take care of the problem.

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.If the clog is further down the line, a small snake will likely take care of the problem.

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Such as a coat hanger etc.

hold on...if the eraser is IN the toilet a toilet auger will work, if it's below the toilet and stuck in or around the p-trap you will need a power line clean out which requires the toilet to be removed.

toilet augers involve a 36" flexible cable and twist handle and you simply lift lid and seat then push the cable through the toilet while twisting the handle. you can buy these at HD and Lowe's I think they were $20

if it's below the toilet and you need the line cleared, you can look for the clean out cap that's outside and go in reverse direction to the clog from below...saves totally trashing the bathroom!

Here is another, just thought about idea...contact the Mr Clean help line because I think there is something you could add to the water that with time will dissolve the sponge....just a thought as these things are NOT sponges like cellulose or natural sponges.

All this reminds me of Christmas Eve 2012 when our tree roots ONCE AGAIN necessitated a plumber's visit! My husband "helped" and in his bare hands brought a root ball into the living room then when I looked at him in horror and told him to throw it away....he put it in my kitchen trash can!

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if it's below the toilet and you need the line cleared, you can look for the clean out cap that's outside and go in reverse direction to the clog from below...saves totally trashing the bathroom!

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Just a word of advice...if you auger from the cleanout with the toilet removed, be sure someone is in the bathroom to tell you to stop when the auger enters the bathroom area from the drain line!

I had ours done due to a slow washer drain issue while the toilet was removed in one of the bathrooms at the time and no one was at home...the guys called and said they resolved the issue and all is draining well. The house was under renovation and that bathroom was being used as a storage place during the time. About a month later when we were removing stuff from the bathroom, we discovered that the auger tip naughed the heck out of the bathroom vanity.

If you pull it and you haven't done it before make sure you buy an extra wax ring or two. They are cheap and will save you a trip back when you mess the first one up.

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It's only easy if you've done it before. My first one took 3 tries and 4-5 hours (2 HD trips). Second one took 20 min.


If you pull it and you haven't done it before make sure you buy an extra wax ring or two. They are cheap and will save you a trip back when you mess the first one up.

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Very good advice.

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Pulling up a toilet is just about the easiest "home improvement" thing you can do, it is just kinda gross.

All you need is a wrench or socket and a new wax ring.

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It's only easy if you've done it before. My first one took 3 tries and 4-5 hours (2 HD trips). Second one took 20 min.

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And if the flanged hasn't been broken

Update:
A six foot auger went through it but I wasn't able to pull any of the sponge out-- the toilet now works fine though. I'm hoping whatever is left of the sponge goes on to the septic tank without issue.