Oh, the toilet. The throne of terror. Yes, it happens. But it’s rare. Roaches would rather climb up through a floor drain or a sink pipe. Toilets have water in the bowl and a trap, too. They’d have to hold their breath—which they can do, by the way, for about 40 minutes. So, is it possible? Sure. Is it happening every night? Probably not, unless your pipes are ancient.
Here’s the gross truth: roaches are attracted to sewage and organic gunk. If your drain has a lovely biofilm of toothpaste, soap scum, and hair, that’s a buffet. They’ll crawl in for a snack and then wander out to explore your cereal boxes. Charming, right?
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How Do They Get Past the Drain Cover?
Most sink drains have a metal strainer. But that thing isn’t airtight. Roaches can squeeze through the edges or under the rim. If the strainer is loose? They’ll push it aside like a bouncer at a club. And those pop-up stoppers? They leave gaps big enough for a roach to waltz through.
I’m not saying you need to sleep with one eye open. But you might want to check your drain plugs tonight. Just saying.
