Dissolve coffee grounds?
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A good plunger and hot water.
I believe you are correct. Also, back when I was young, dumb and full of you-know-what, I used to flush used kitty litter down the toilet only to have it eventually back up solid as a block of clay that needed the help of a professional to remove.
Anything you put into the drain can build up except clear water.
I suggest buying drain cleaning equipment if you want to DIY or calling a professional.
Here's a method I tried for slow/clogged bathroom drain. It worked great!
SALT AND HOT WATER
Grease or soap clogs and fat or soap narrowed pipes. Try this on slow-draining kitchen and bathroom drains.
How to Use: Pour one-half cup of salt down the slow-moving drain. Heat 2 liters of water until it is nearly boiling, then slowly pour down the drain and flush with hot tap water. It may take several rounds of salt and hot water. You can use any type of salt (table salt, sea salt, or kosher salt).
Why This Works: The hot water melts some of the grease narrowing the pipes. The salt has an abrasive texture that acts as a natural scouring agent, forcing more greasy build- up out. This combination of cleaners removes the gunky buildup and allows drain pipes to run more freely.
SALT AND HOT WATER
Grease or soap clogs and fat or soap narrowed pipes. Try this on slow-draining kitchen and bathroom drains.
How to Use: Pour one-half cup of salt down the slow-moving drain. Heat 2 liters of water until it is nearly boiling, then slowly pour down the drain and flush with hot tap water. It may take several rounds of salt and hot water. You can use any type of salt (table salt, sea salt, or kosher salt).
Why This Works: The hot water melts some of the grease narrowing the pipes. The salt has an abrasive texture that acts as a natural scouring agent, forcing more greasy build- up out. This combination of cleaners removes the gunky buildup and allows drain pipes to run more freely.
