“People have been struggling to buy toilet paper so they’re just using whatever they can lay their hands on,” Mr Bonanno told The Daily Telegraph. “We have pulled out rags, socks, underwear - it’s a surprise every time.” Since the onset of Coronavirus, plumbers have seen a surge in the number of blocked drains cases throughout Sydney. The reason is two fold. Firstly, people are spending more time at home and the bathroom facilities are being used more regularly. Secondly, an inadequate supply of toilet paper has led some people to use substitutes such as wet-wipes and kitchen roll.