Do hotels charge you for clogging the toilet? This is a question that I felt needed to be answered. So as a plumber I have to visit many hotels to resolve clogging issues on and off. And what I am going to tell you is quite shocking.
My this blog post will cover everything you need to know about hotel plumbing fees to avoid them on your next trip.
I’ll also share some tips on how to unclog a toilet if it does happen to get backed up. Read on to learn more.
Do Hotels Charge You For Clogging The Toilet?
Mostly hotels will charge you for clogging toilets. This fee can range from $100 to $200 per incident and is usually charged by the hour. However, there are some ways to avoid this fee.
First, it’s essential to know how much this fee will cost you because it varies depending on where you stay and what type of toilet you clog.
For example, if you clog a regular toilet or one that doesn’t have a flange (metal or plastic ring around the base of the bowl), then your hotel may only charge you $2-$3 per person for cleaning up after yourself.
However, if you clog an older-style toilet with a flange, your hotel could charge up to $5 per person! It’s also worth noting that some hotels will only charge if they find out who did it after checkout time has passed.
Some people believe it’s not possible to get charged for clogging toilets because other travelers told them that their hotel never charged them anything.
Even though their room smelled like sewage when they woke up in the morning. This is not true! Most hotels have signs in their bathrooms stating what happens if someone clogs the toilet.
While searching, I found many reviews of travelers complaining about getting charged. Even a traveler said the hotel management charged $200 for the blockage issues. Ferocious right???
How Much Does It Cost To Get a Toilet Unclogged?
The cost of a toilet unclog depends on your clog type, which can range from a simple toilet paper blockage to a more complicated mess of roots.
The average plumber charges between $95 and $125 per hour. This means it will take anywhere from 1 hour to 5 hours for a plumber to unclog your toilet, depending on how bad it is.
Toilet paper can be removed with a plunger, which is cheap and easy to use. However, if you need to replace your toilet paper or if your toilet is clogged with something besides toilet paper, it will cost anywhere from $75-$150 to hire a professional plumber.
If there’s a root in your line, you’ll need to call an expert because it cannot be removed easily by hand. Root removal costs anywhere from $300-$500, depending on how far down the pipe the roots have grown.
| Based On Condition | Charges | Based On Location | Charges |
| To clog out with the snake | $150-200 | Toilet air vents | $200-$300 |
| Snake with a camera | $250-$450 | Toilet bowl and toilet trap | $200-$250 |
| If the plumber needs to use Auger | $300-$350 | Toilet and sink | $300-$400 |
| For using Hydro jetting pipes | $300- $500 | Toilet drain | $250-$400 |
| If the plumber needs to remove the toilet | $400- $500 | Toilet drain line | $400 and $700 |
| If the plumber need to clear the waste pipes | $600-$700 | Main sewer line | $600-$900 |
Ways To Unclog Your Hotel Toilet | 3 Pro Ways
There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to use the bathroom in a hotel only to find no toilet paper. Or worse: that the toilet is clogged.
But don’t worry—I’ve got three ways to unclog your hotel toilet, so you can get back to work (or whatever it is you were doing).
Use Baking Soda And Vinegar
First, try baking soda and vinegar to unclog your hotel toilet. Baking soda and vinegar are two of the most common household items used to unclog your hotel toilet.
Here’s what to do:
Step 1: Pour one cup of baking soda into the toilet bowl and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Sprinkle another cup of baking soda onto the water in the bowl, then let it sit for another 30 minutes.
It’ll bubble up from where the baking soda is sitting on top of the water, which helps lift any clogs stuck there.
Step 3: Flush with hot water (you can use boiling water if you have a kettle). That should clear out any blockages that were causing problems before!
Good to read:
Can I Leave Bleach In The Toilet Overnight
Drain with Plain Hot Water
If your hotel toilet is clogged and you’ve already tried the plunger, it’s time to try something else.
Try plain hot water!
Just fill the toilet bowl with hot water and let it sit for about 15 minutes. The heat will loosen up whatever is clogging your pipes.
And if you have any old towels on hand, you can even try wedging them in there to help break up the blockage.
Use Toilet Brush
To unclog your hotel toilet, use a toilet brush. A toilet brush is a long, thin brush that you can use to clean the inside of your hotel toilet.
It’s usually made from plastic or nylon bristles and can either be attached or detached from its handle.
To unclog your hotel toilet, follow the following steps:
Step 1: First, remove the lid from the tank by pulling up on it up. You may need to lift it up slightly with an arm or knee so you can get a good grip on it.
Step 2: Then remove the cap from the top of the cistern (the tank) using one hand and pull down on the flush lever with your other hand until water comes out of it.
Step 3: Once water is inside the cistern, insert one end of the handle into each hole at either side of the lid and push down until they click into place.
Step 4: Now you’re ready to use your toilet brush! Hold onto it tightly as you run water through it from both holes in the cistern lid into your bowl, allowing any dirt or debris clogging up your pipe to wash away with it.
Good To read:
How to Flush Toilet Without Plunger
How to Flush a Toilet With a Bucket of Water
How to Flush a Toilet for Dummies
Conclusion
Remember, use the web to your advantage. There’s tons of information out there. You have to get it, and no one can stop you. As always, thanks for sticking by me, and I’ll see you next time!