Just learned something kinda gross but oddly fascinating—apparently plumbers find some seriously weird stuff when they're clearing out drains. I mean, hair and grease are obvious, but I read about someone pulling out a whole Barbie doll head once. Like, how does that even happen? And another plumber mentioned finding dentures... dentures! Imagine losing your teeth down the sink and just being like "meh, whatever." Curious if anyone else has heard of or experienced weird drain discoveries.
Haha, dentures down the drain is a new one for me. But honestly, after dealing with my own plumbing nightmares, nothing surprises me anymore. Last year, our kitchen sink was draining super slow, and after trying all the usual DIY stuff (baking soda, vinegar, hot water—you name it), I finally caved and called a plumber.
Turns out the culprit was a spoon. Yep, a full-sized metal spoon somehow wedged itself deep in the pipe. Still scratching my head over how that happened—maybe someone got overly enthusiastic washing dishes? The plumber said he's seen utensils before, but usually smaller stuff like forks or butter knives. A spoon was apparently a first for him.
He also told me about another job he had where he pulled out a whole bunch of Lego pieces from someone's bathroom drain. I guess kids will flush anything if given half a chance. Makes you wonder what else is lurking down there...
Ever since then, I've been extra careful about drain covers and strainers. Those little mesh screens are worth every penny—way cheaper than calling out a plumber again.
"Turns out the culprit was a spoon. Yep, a full-sized metal spoon somehow wedged itself deep in the pipe."
Haha, a spoon is definitely a new one for me! I thought I'd seen it all after my own plumbing adventures, but you win this round. My weirdest find was actually a toothbrush—no joke. We had this slow-draining bathroom sink for weeks, and I tried everything short of calling in the pros. Finally, I got fed up enough to take apart the trap myself (budget-conscious homeowner here, gotta save those plumber fees). Lo and behold, there was an old toothbrush jammed sideways in there. Still can't figure out how it got past the drain stopper.
Speaking of kids flushing stuff down toilets... my brother-in-law once had to fish out an entire action figure from their toilet pipe. Apparently, my nephew decided his superhero needed an underwater adventure. The plumber said he'd seen plenty of toys before, but never one quite that large or elaborate. He even joked about framing it as a trophy.
Ever since the toothbrush incident, I've become a bit obsessive about drain screens and covers too. Those little mesh things are lifesavers—cheap insurance against future headaches. And honestly, after hearing your spoon story, I'm tempted to double-check all my kitchen drains again... who knows what's lurking down there?
