Ian Simmons launched Kicking the Seat in 2009, one week after seeing Nora Ephron’s Julie & Julia. His wife proposed blogging as a healthier outlet for his anger than red-faced, twenty-minute tirades (Ian is no longer allowed to drive home from the movies).
The Kicking the Seat Podcast followed three years later and, despite its “undiscovered gem” status, Ian thoroughly enjoys hosting film critic discussions, creating themed shows, and interviewing such luminaries as Gaspar Noé, Rachel Brosnahan, Amy Seimetz, and Richard Dreyfuss.
Ian is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. He also has a family, a day job, and conflicted feelings about referring to himself in the third person.
While the mixture sits, heat up about half a gallon of water. Do not use boiling water. Extremely hot water can crack the porcelain of your toilet bowl. Aim for the temperature of a hot tea (about 140-160°F).
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Allow the mixture to sit for 30 minutes to overnight (for stubborn clogs). During this time, the fizzing action works to break down the clog. While the mixture sits, heat up about half a gallon of water
This reaction is not as powerful as a plunger’s hydraulic pressure or a plumber’s snake. It works best on slow drains and minor soft clogs , not solid masses. Aim for the temperature of a hot tea (about 140-160°F)
Follow these steps carefully to maximize the reaction and avoid damaging your toilet.
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