Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of an embarrassing situation but I could really use your help. I have frequent diarrhea due to not having a gallbladder, and when it happens, it just clings to the toilet bowl and won't wash away. I always end up grabbing the brush because the toilet just can't clear everything with one flush. I've tried placing wet toilet paper on top of it, but that doesn't help either. Our toilet is pretty old, so I'm considering getting a new one with better flushing power. I found this one on sale at Lowe's: [Kohler Elliston Toilet](https://www.lowes.com/pd/KOHLER-Elliston-White-Elongated-Chair-Height-2-piece-WaterSense-Soft-Close-Toilet-12-in-Rough-In-1-28-GPF/5013595669). Any suggestions for toilets with mighty flushing capabilities?
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Kohler offers some "Self Cleaning" models that come with their special flushing tech, like the "Revolution 360", which helps keep the bowl clean. It could be worth checking those out!
A bidet with a premist function could really help too. It sprays water into the bowl before you go, which can prevent messes. You could even flush before sitting down to wet the sides a bit.
Also, a little trick I learned: fill an empty beer bottle with water and pour it from a height into the toilet—that helps with the cleanup! And when cleaning, applying toilet bowl cleaner and then flushing before scrubbing works wonders.
You might want to check out handheld toilet bidet sprayers. They’re pretty cheap and easy to install, plus they can help rinse everything away without too much hassle.
For solid choices, I’d look into the Toto Drake II or American Standard Champion 4. They're known for their strong flush abilities and don't get clogged easily. A pressure-assisted toilet might also be the answer you're looking for! By the way, flushable wipes do help but avoid excessive use unless you want to deal with plumbing issues.
If you're struggling with this issue, try laying down some toilet paper in the bowl before doing your business. It can help catch more of it and prevent sticking.
We had some Gerber toilets installed with the FlushMate pressure assist about seven years ago, and it's been a game changer! I hardly ever need to plunge them now, and they flush everything down on the first go. Definitely recommend it!