Toilet gurgles when washing machine is draining

[Matina]

Hello all,

For almost a month now whenever the washing machine drains there are water bubbles (and a loud gurgling noise) in the downstairs toilet and the bathtub which is upstairs next to the washing machine. I had a plumber here 10 days ago who took the toilet out and using an industrial electrical auger cleaned the main pipe. There was a lot of wipes that were apparently blocking it (I am the cultrip eventhought they said that they were flushable). I asked him to check the vent pipe also but he said there is no need as first of all there is a cover on it and second he was sure the problem was the main sewer pipe. Well after a few days I got the same problems again. That's 160euro down the drain. Also I have to add that the upstairs bathtub and sink are slow to drain (they are in the same room as the washing machine). The kitchen sink and dishwasher that are downstairs seem to work fine (had to change all the pipes of that section two months ago cause the dishwasher was backing up and the plumber said there was a "belly" on the pipes). That was more than 400euros. Is there something I could try before I spent another 160 to a plumber that doesn't fix my problem?

 

[Terry]

Flushable wipes are causing problems everywhere. Where I live it ruined the sewage pumps and millions of gallons of waste water went untreated into our waterways. There is nothing about wipes that is flushable. They don't break down and the stick to everything.
1) No more wipes.
2) You might try something that breaks down waste matter with enzymes. They make products that are safe for that.

"Within an hour after pouring the bacteria into the drain, the bacteria begin to eat their way into the waste that has accumulated on the sides and top of the drain pipe. This is their natural food. They digest the waste and spread throughout your system, cleaning it completely."

I don't know what brands you would have there.

https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/should-you-flush-that-wipe.68338/

 

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[Matina]

Thank you for your reply,

I stopped flashing anything after the plumber cleaned the main pipe. I don't even flush toilet paper anymore. So, do you think he didn't clean it well?
Cause the block is back in less than 10 days. I will try an enzyme cleaner and see... Thank you again!

 

[Reach4]

I stopped flashing anything after the plumber cleaned the main pipe. I don't even flush toilet paper anymore.

Did the plumber use a big powered machine to clear the main drain? If not, I would be thinking of a drain cleaning specialist. I usually think Netherlands prices would be high, and your numbers seemed lower than I would have expected. I am not a plumber or other pro.

 

[Tex13]

Flushable wipes are causing problems everywhere. Where I live it ruined the sewage pumps and millions of gallons of waste water went untreated into our waterways. There is nothing about wipes that is flushable. They don't break down and the stick to everything.
1) No more wipes.
2) You might try something that breaks down waste matter with enzymes. They make products that are safe for that.

"Within an hour after pouring the bacteria into the drain, the bacteria begin to eat their way into the waste that has accumulated on the sides and top of the drain pipe. This is their natural food. They digest the waste and spread throughout your system, cleaning it completely."

I don't know what brands you would have there.

https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/should-you-flush-that-wipe.68338/

I noted the brand you like Bio-Clean, the ad says it's for septic tanks. How would I use it for a regular house with a city sewer line? Do I pour it in all my drains & flush it down the toilets? Or just pour it into the cleanout? Is Rid-x for septic systems the same thing?
Thanks

 

[Terry]

I noted the brand you like Bio-Clean, the ad says it's for septic tanks. How would I use it for a regular house with a city sewer line? Do I pour it in all my drains & flush it down the toilets? Or just pour it into the cleanout? Is Rid-x for septic systems the same thing?
Thanks

The products made for septic tanks also help pipes leading to sewers. It's about cleaning the pipes from the inside with natural products. Bio-Clean is a powder that mixes with warm water and then is poured into the drain at night before going to sleep. That allows it time to start working before you begin to use the water again. They suggest nightly for a week.