Pouring Boiling Water Down — Toilet

M. Torres, Employee #1423 (Acknowledged receipt of report)

Pouring boiling water down the drain can soften PVC joints, cause the pipes to warp, or even lead to leaks at the connections. If your home has older, thin-walled piping, the risk of structural failure is even higher. Safe Alternatives to Unclog a Toilet pouring boiling water down toilet

Security footage (Camera ID: CAM-204) reviewed at 11:00 AM showed an individual, later identified as Employee #1423 (M. Torres), entering the restroom at 10:33 AM carrying a standard electric kettle. At 10:35 AM, the employee was observed pouring the contents of the kettle directly into the toilet bowl. Steam was visibly rising from the bowl immediately after the pour. The employee exited at 10:36 AM. Safe Alternatives to Unclog a Toilet Security footage

The interesting takeaway is that You do not need rolling boil water to clear a clog; you just need water hot enough to melt grease (around 140°F - 160°F). Steam was visibly rising from the bowl immediately

J. Chen, Facilities Supervisor

For more stubborn clogs, a plumbing snake (or auger) can be inserted into the toilet drain to break up or retrieve the clog.