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DIY & Home Improvement

Warpy

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3. Not only that, but gentle pushes and releases work better

Reply to Kali (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 28, 2014, 09:23 PM

Nov 2014

than muscling the thing halfway down the drain do.

I have both types of plunger, also. The black rubber type is best for the kitchen sink since it fits the drain perfectly. I fold that part up if I've cleaned the other plunger for a different use but I need to send something obstinate down my ultra low flow desert toilet.

The pliable plunger is super for washing things in a bucket when the washing machine conks out.

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How to use a toilet plunger [View all] Kaleva Nov 2014 OP

not to me Kali Nov 2014 #1

Back when I was working, I'd put a drop cloth on the floor around the toilet. Kaleva Nov 2014 #2

Not only that, but gentle pushes and releases work better Warpy Nov 2014 #3