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I Poured Salt Into My Toilet After Reading an Online Tip—Then the Plumber Showed Me What Was Really Happening Underground

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It started with strange gurgling sounds from our toilets and an unpleasant smell coming from the drains. After reading an online tip, my husband Mark suggested pouring rock salt into the toilet to deal with possible tree roots in the sewer line. We tried it, but instead of improving, the problem quickly became worse. The downstairs toilet began bubbling, the smell grew stronger, and water started rising inside the bo…Continue Reading