Clogged toilets are not fun. You flush the toilet then watch as the water rises, rises, rises, praying under your breath that it doesn’t breach the edge of the toilet and then breathing a quick sigh of relief when it stops just before the water goes over the edge. Then of course comes the “fun” part, grabbing a toilet plunger and unclogging the toilet. The thought of unclogging a toilet just brings up images of all kinds of gross, with all of that imagery tied back to the plunger.
About the Rubbermaid Clean & Dry Plunger
The Review
I’ll admit, I was a little skeptical about how a plunger could be awesome. I mean, it’s a plunger – as long as it unplugs, isn’t that enough? Actually no. No it isn’t. Because what you want is a plunger that unplugs and doesn’t make a mess. You want one that doesn’t make you squirm or make you go “eww” every time you think about touching it. You actually want the new Rubbermaid Clean & Dry Plunger – an innovative new plunger that actually repels water, helping to make your plunging experience a little more “ewww”-free.
Before we begin, let’s take a look at this video, demonstrating the wonders of the Rubbermaid Clean & Dry Plunger:
Now, the big question – does it really work like you see it in the video? Absolutely. I actually did my own home test with the Rubbermaid Clean & Dry Plunger and another plunger I already had. Instead of a clear bucket of water, I added a few drops of green food dye to the toilet. Then I plunged both plungers in – one, two, three. Then I took them out and hit them on the edge of the toilet (to shake off any excess water) – one, two three. Then I placed them one two clean, white paper towels to see what water was left. The results:
(“Old” plunger results on the left, Rubbermaid Clean & Dry on the right)
What was amazing to me was that you could actually see the water being repelled. It didn’t stick or beat, it looked smoother than water of a duck’s back (so to speak.) The water just slid off the plunger like it was a sheet. And there was ZERO, I repeat ZERO dampness on the paper towel. Not even a single drop of water.
I even had to call over some friends to look at the Rubbermaid Clean & Dry Plunger in action. We were all thoroughly impressed.
So now’s the moment of truth. If you have to use the plunger, do you want a plunger that drips? Or one that doesn’t?
The Rubbermaid Clean & Dry Plunger is available in the cleaning or plumbing aisle in a store near you. You can also purchase it online from Rubbermaid.com.
Rubbermaid Online
The WiC Project Rubbermaid Giveaway
The Prize:
One winner will receive the new Rubbermaid Clean & Dry Plunger
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
Sharla says
June 10, 2012 at 2:01 pmEveryone needs a plunger ! thank you for the opportunity ! 🙂 oh, far more decorative than the one in my house now (Teehee)
Candie L says
June 10, 2012 at 2:02 pmWE need this because our bare bones basic plunger is not cutting it with 3 boys in the house. Thank you
lisa miller says
June 10, 2012 at 2:03 pmI would love to win this…my plunger sucks!
nikki lakes says
June 10, 2012 at 2:11 pmi have a 2 year old need i say more lol
Lisa B. says
June 10, 2012 at 2:11 pmAs most people noted, we all need a plunger at one time or another. Hope to win this one. Thanks for the giveaway.
Shannon Pickin says
June 10, 2012 at 2:17 pmI need this plunger because I have kids and they think that they need to use a whole roll of toilet paper to wipe lol….
Kim-Bloggity Blog says
June 10, 2012 at 2:19 pmI have three two legged reasons that require the worlds best toilet plunger living in my home 🙂
katie klein says
June 10, 2012 at 2:37 pmMy son thinks the plunger is a toy so I need one that is more sanitary!
susan says
June 10, 2012 at 2:48 pmWith a little one “fascinated” with the toilet this is so much needed!
deanna hanson says
June 10, 2012 at 2:49 pmi have a 6 year who clogges the toilet all the time. this would be great
Annmarie W. says
June 10, 2012 at 3:14 pmWe have one of those regular ole, old-fashioned plunger. And we only have one of them. And we have 3 bathrooms in our house. And when do we need it? Usually in the middle of the night when one of the kids wakes me up from a deep sleep to tell me the toilet’s going to overflow. And where is it? Who know?! One of the OTHER two bathrooms, so I’m rushing around through the house, middle of the night, half-asleep looking for the darn plunger! Sheesh! I guess I do need to win this!
denise says
June 10, 2012 at 3:20 pm8/23/2012, the resident 6yob stopped up the toilet, and unbeknownst to me, the toilet was running because the flapper did not close. took me close to 1/2 to figure out why I was hearing dripping. $12,000 in damages on three floors. lucky it wasn’t worse.
hate my builder’s grade toilets; generally have plunge at least on of the three daily
denise says
June 10, 2012 at 3:21 pm8/23/2011, the resident 6yob stopped up the toilet, and unbeknownst to me, the toilet was running because the flapper did not close. took me close to 1/2 to figure out why I was hearing dripping. $12,000 in damages on three floors. lucky it wasn’t worse.
hate my builder’s grade toilets; generally have plunge at least on of the three daily
Jennifer Woosley says
June 10, 2012 at 3:36 pmI need a plunger because my kids broke mine.
Denise Weatherly says
June 10, 2012 at 3:50 pmMy mother is always calling me and saying she has a “MAD TOILET”. She has a couple plungers and then I have to figure out which one was the one that worked the last time. lol.
Sharon Garrett says
June 10, 2012 at 4:43 pmHate it when something is clogged, the old plungers really don’t cut it anymore, Looking at this NEW Rubbermaid Clean & Dry Plunger it definately woud be better to use, and more sanitary!!
Sharon Garrett says
June 10, 2012 at 4:49 pmThe Clean & Dry Plunger will definatele do a better job than the old fashioned plungers. It seems to be more sanitary to use, and who likes to use a plunger anyway.
Margery says
June 10, 2012 at 4:54 pmYou’ve always got to have a good plunger at home near or in the bathroom; especially when you have cats that drop their toys in the toilet…
Jamie J says
June 10, 2012 at 5:29 pmI went looking for my plunger after we had just moved into our new house and couldn’t find it so I went and asked my neighbor, I was so embarrassed! What a way to meet your new neighbor!
vicki carter says
June 10, 2012 at 5:40 pmWant one that isn’t so icky.
Mary Happymommy says
June 10, 2012 at 5:53 pmI need this plunger because our toilets get clogged often and I’m always disgusted by our old plunger.
Emillie says
June 10, 2012 at 7:52 pmI need this because we are moving into our new house and would love to have a new UNUSED plunger!
hisprincess886 at yahoo dot co
Debbie Ellis says
June 10, 2012 at 10:37 pmI really need this plunger because I have 9 Grandkids that really like to use the potty paper. Need one bad.
Kathy S says
June 10, 2012 at 11:42 pmI only have a mini plunger. I could really use a grown up one.
tamar says
June 11, 2012 at 12:05 amwe have been needing a plunger a lot lately 🙁
mrsshukra says
June 11, 2012 at 3:31 amThis will be very useful at home!
Catie says
June 11, 2012 at 6:45 amOur toilets do not have must flushing power and we only have one plunger – this would be great so we don’t have to lug the other one around the house!
Margaret Smith says
June 11, 2012 at 7:20 amWith two teen sons…seems like we’re always using a plunger.
Thanks so much.
EMMA L HORTON says
June 11, 2012 at 8:03 amFOR SOME REASON, ONE OF MY DRAINS IS CONSTANTLY CLOGGING OR DRAINING SLOW
randi oaklief says
June 11, 2012 at 8:19 amMost plungers are so full of germs I hate to have them around but unfortunately we all need them from time to time. This one seems pretty nice , especially since &’m always putting things in the disposal that clogs it up!
Melissa S says
June 11, 2012 at 9:14 amYou can never have too many plungers.
Caryn S says
June 11, 2012 at 9:59 amMoving into my first college apartment, my dad needed to use the bathroom and managed to clog it up. We had to go borrow a plunger from our upstairs neighbors who already had moved in. Embarrassing!
Debra S says
June 11, 2012 at 10:04 amI have a “SAD” plunger story.. okay perhaps I will be sued for libel or something, but don’t bother to buy the OXO plunger! It is TOO rigid to even plunge up and down and create that suction needed. Was at daughter’s house, the kids clogged up the toilet fully and that plunger was USELESS useless. I was so angry at it… What a total waste of MY money and everyone else’s and resources, to make a useless product!! Arrrrgh. Rubbermaid’s is probably VERY good.
Janet F says
June 11, 2012 at 10:50 amI need this because I have a old red plunger that is started to fall apart.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
Megan says
June 11, 2012 at 11:07 amThat is just awesome – I grew up in a house with the oldest plumbing ever, and I still shudder a little when I think of how often we had to use that nasty plunger – this is brilliant!
NJJ says
June 11, 2012 at 11:12 amI need this plunger because the one I currently have is old dingy and grimey!
Serge B says
June 11, 2012 at 11:38 amI need a new plunger–my old one is horrible
Jennifer Hiles says
June 11, 2012 at 11:42 amMy daughter turned one in April and she is getting into EVERYTHING! The plunger is one thing I can’t lock up (and I don’t have a closet in my bathroom – i know – horrible!) so I’d love a new plunger that would be more sanitary.
DAMIAN JARREAU says
June 11, 2012 at 12:15 pmBack in high school we were staying at a hotel for a basketball tournament. Well one of my room mates clogged up the toilet and water was going everywhere. I call the front desk and tell them the toilet is overflowing. I still remember to this day of that man running down the hallway wearing his rubber boots and holding the plunger in is hand yelling I am on my way. needless to say, we all need a plunger
Vesper says
June 11, 2012 at 12:16 pmwe need a new one as the last one broke when we used it
Jeannette Laframboise says
June 11, 2012 at 12:46 pmWe have a HUGE Elm tree in our yard and it’s roots are mighty far reaching…we constantly have plugged sinks and toilets! Drives me nuts! Our plunger makes a big mess not to mention the bacteria on it that drips everywhere. I would love a plunger that doesn’t drip!
Cheryl Abdelnour says
June 11, 2012 at 1:56 pmPlungers are a necessity. Rubbermaid makes awesome products,
Cheryl Abdelnour says
June 11, 2012 at 2:00 pmEvery bathroom needs a plunger. Rubbermaid makes the best products.
JODI BRADSHAW says
June 11, 2012 at 3:36 pmi need this because we only have 1 plunger but 2 bathrooms
Keely Hostetter says
June 11, 2012 at 4:03 pmI need this plunger b/c my family members tend to be constipated and that leads to problems with flushing and this one seems like a great one to have.
Stacy Rusterholtz says
June 11, 2012 at 4:25 pmThis would be awesome! No drips! I get so grossed out by dirty drippy water.
Jessica T. says
June 11, 2012 at 6:54 pmI need this plunger because the one I have now is dry rotted.
rebecca williams says
June 11, 2012 at 7:46 pmWe are potty training and he doesn’t know that you don’t use a roll of paper at each session…lol.
Karla Sceviour says
June 11, 2012 at 8:09 pmI need this awesome plunger because I am constantly plunging the toilet with 2 males in the house..and this would be alot better then dripping water all over the floor! I love it!
ksceviour at hotmail dot com
TawndaM says
June 11, 2012 at 8:18 pmI need this plunger because even the THOUGHT of using our current plunger in the toilet, then needing it anywhere else … well… enough said, I guess… 😉
Karla Sceviour says
June 11, 2012 at 8:35 pmI wold love to win this awesome plunger because I am constantly plunger the toilet here! And this would be so much better then a plnger dripping water over the floor!
ksceviour at hotmail dot com
Lane Mahnke says
June 11, 2012 at 9:27 pmI would love to win this so that my boyfriend has a decent plunger to use when he clogs the toilet on a weekly basis. Haha.
Brittani says
June 11, 2012 at 10:20 pmOur college apartment needs a plunger!
Teresa M. says
June 11, 2012 at 10:41 pmThis is much more attractive than the one that I currently have.
carol roberts says
June 11, 2012 at 10:50 pmi need it bad my son loves to throw toilet paper down it its fun to him one time he put so much toilet paper there was no water in the bowl and when i got the wet toilet paper out i found my makeup his car nice surprise
Daniel M says
June 11, 2012 at 11:52 pmi want it because i broke my other one, i’m plungerless
Lucy Schwartz says
June 12, 2012 at 12:14 amA plunger is an apparatus that you need in buildings with older plumbing and yet it is gross and disgusting. You want it handy if needed but until Rubbeermaid it does not go with ANY decor.
Miz Vickik says
June 12, 2012 at 3:50 amI’d like this because our current plunger is so ready for “retirement” that I don’t even want to think about it! =)
Jenreco2 says
June 12, 2012 at 9:11 amI need this plunger because I have 4 bathrooms and 6 people in my home. We need the service of a plunger at times and hate to run to another bathroom to retrieve it.
repose4jr at gmail dot com
Erin E says
June 12, 2012 at 9:48 amI need this plunger because I don’t even think we HAVE a plunger in the house. Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
Erin E
busymom369 at gmail dot com
Jason says
June 12, 2012 at 10:27 amI could use a new plunger for taco night!
Charles Burbridge says
June 12, 2012 at 11:00 amI’d like this plunger. Why? I dunno. Just because.
Alexa B. says
June 12, 2012 at 12:38 pmi need this plunger because we just moved and i threw the old one away.
felecia says
June 12, 2012 at 1:41 pmI would like to have this plunger because it looks less messy.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
June 12, 2012 at 3:47 pmget s tired of the dripping one I have now
vmkids3 at msn dot com
Courtnie says
June 12, 2012 at 4:19 pmI would love to win this, because I am a college student, and I need one for my dorm room!
Holly Miller says
June 12, 2012 at 5:10 pmi would love to win this because, my kids think the plunger is the coolest thing ever! they’re always asking to help lol…. so it’d be nice to have one that won’t drip all over them!
lisa says
June 12, 2012 at 6:44 pmI have a bit of a phobia when it comes to a over-flowed toilet. Dealing with germy plungers is no fun, this will be a welcomed change.
jessica h says
June 12, 2012 at 8:13 pmmy 9 year old sons always plugs the toilet.
Kayla says
June 12, 2012 at 8:38 pmWith 5 people in the house and only me cleaning a great addition to our home.
Gianna says
June 12, 2012 at 9:18 pmFamily of 8.. there is always a toilet clogger.
julie hawkins says
June 12, 2012 at 9:39 pmI need a plunger that stays clean, I freak out about dirty plungers!
Leslie B. says
June 12, 2012 at 9:44 pmI would love this because I moved to a new apt without a plunger!
jeanne conner says
June 12, 2012 at 9:48 pmI don’t have a plunger right now, so this would be great..
Christine says
June 12, 2012 at 10:35 pmneed this cause I don’t have one
laurie says
June 12, 2012 at 10:49 pmthe plunger i have now doesnt work well and i have tried to find a different one and their is no other plungers, we need something new now
Brittney House says
June 12, 2012 at 11:48 pmI would love this because it stays dry so it wont leak and warp my floors.
brittney house says
June 12, 2012 at 11:49 pmI would love this so I can keep my floor nice a dry after plunging.
R Hicks says
June 13, 2012 at 12:07 amI need this because our old plunger is made of old rubber and it is deteriorating!
brich22 at earthlink dot net
Erica C. says
June 13, 2012 at 12:19 amI need this plunger because my man has to use them often and I’d like a less messy one!
Kaitlyn Strycker says
June 13, 2012 at 1:18 amI need it because There is no other way to make my bathroom look great! 😉
Shea Balentine says
June 13, 2012 at 2:13 amI’m definitely in need of this! My current plunger has seen better days and we are fixin to start remodeling the bathroom. This would be a perfect replacement! =)
Kim Reid says
June 13, 2012 at 2:44 amOur plunger is ancient, so we really need a new one!
Thanks 🙂
Debra F says
June 13, 2012 at 5:33 amI’ve got 2 boys who always clog the toilet so this would be perfect.
Michelle B says
June 13, 2012 at 5:53 amI would love to have a high quality plunger like this to get the job done right the first time.
melina r says
June 13, 2012 at 6:11 amalways having trouble with clogged toilet
Samantha D says
June 13, 2012 at 6:48 amI need this because I simply love what it does! Having a messy, dripping plunger after use is iiiiicky and this solves that problem!
K. says
June 13, 2012 at 7:21 am.. amazing plunger, really, but I think I’d like to win this if only to say I won a plunger in an online giveaway.
Amber A says
June 13, 2012 at 7:54 amIt looks like a great plunger – I have little ones and our toilet always seems to be in need of a plunge. Our current plunger is pathetically weak.
Kristi C says
June 13, 2012 at 10:22 amI need this plunger because I have a five year old who feels he hasn’t wiped properly unless he uses a whole roll of toilet paper.
Tania B says
June 13, 2012 at 10:33 amI definitely need this plunger for all the times my *husband* clogs up the toilets in our house!
amy deeter says
June 13, 2012 at 10:42 ammine broke in half
Crystal Famania says
June 13, 2012 at 10:47 amWe don’t have one, leaves us in a bind sometimes!
melanei montgomery says
June 13, 2012 at 11:29 amwe don’t have a plunger…and with my husband we need one! He uses wayyy too much toilet paper.
katie mitchell says
June 13, 2012 at 11:59 amI don’t have a plunger right now and need to get a new one
katie mitchell says
June 13, 2012 at 12:05 pmI want to win this plunger because it would help keep my bathroom cleaner and would also look better in my bathroom then my old plunger
Kristie Betts says
June 13, 2012 at 1:29 pmFamily of 5 in the house and only me cleaning a great addition to our home
trisha mckee says
June 13, 2012 at 2:56 pmI have an old house with quirks and always kids staying. This would come in handy.
clynsg says
June 13, 2012 at 2:59 pmI need this plunger because I have 3 bathrooms, and it is a real pain to hunt up whichever one the plunger is in if it is needed. The fact that it is dripless would be a major plus!
sandra says
June 13, 2012 at 3:23 pmi need this plunger because i hate drips
Lisa Fonseca says
June 13, 2012 at 3:54 pmI need this because my relatives are always coming over and clogging up my toilet!
susan varney says
June 13, 2012 at 4:51 pmi need to get unstuck [email protected]
Alexandra Roach says
June 13, 2012 at 5:17 pmI need this because I never know where to put a dirty plunger!
Tara says
June 13, 2012 at 5:44 pmI hate having a regular, yucky plunger but it’s a necessity in our house with old plumbing
Rosey says
June 13, 2012 at 6:12 pmI never needed a plunger until we moved into our current home, and for some reason, even the smallest thing requires the use of a plunger (i.d. a small wad of toilet paper you’ve used to wipe your child’s nose).
Dawn Reid says
June 13, 2012 at 7:34 pmSeems we are always needing one
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
Karen Glatt says
June 13, 2012 at 7:44 pmI really need to win this plunger for my Dad for Father’s Day! I know that this sounds were but my dad lost his plunger! I do not know where it is at! How does a person loose their plunger! Well it is gone!
Shanda S. says
June 13, 2012 at 9:21 pm…because my husband eats too many prunes! ‘Nough said!
couponshanda (at) yahoo (dot) com
carol lewis says
June 13, 2012 at 9:57 pmEVERY man needs a plunger! My son is getting married and moving in to his first house (repo-what a mess!) and needs this. Heck, he had to put fans in the bathroom and told his fiance they need loud ones! LOL
Gaines Simmons says
June 13, 2012 at 10:48 pmHello, how are you? Thank you for this opportunity. Our old plunger is damaged, we could benefit from another one.
jessica schueler says
June 13, 2012 at 10:50 pmI live in a house of 6 and it seems all to often I need to use the plunger
Marlene Breakfield says
June 13, 2012 at 10:51 pmI have to use a plunger about once a week and this cool one would be great
navauda miller says
June 13, 2012 at 11:05 pmI need this because I have OLLLLD pipes that clog very easy!
Donna K says
June 13, 2012 at 11:46 pmMy plunger makes a mess.
shirley zolenski says
June 13, 2012 at 11:47 pmI need one because right now we do not have one