Pouring Boiling Water Down Toilet !!top!! Jun 2026

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).

J. Chen, Facilities Supervisor

The damage to toilet B2-G-M-01 was directly caused by deliberate introduction of boiling water, resulting in thermal shock failure. No injuries occurred in this instance, but the incident poses a serious safety risk (hot water splashing or porcelain fracturing outward). The fixture will be replaced, and the employee will be counseled. pouring boiling water down toilet

The reason this hack persists is that it often works—but rarely because of the water alone. The interesting takeaway is that You do not

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. No injuries occurred in this instance, but the