its a rubber piece that got sucked in when I was vaccuming behind the toilet. I can see it in the vaccum hose but it is completely lodged in there. (its in the hard plastic part of the hose before the flexible hose part)
the end does not detach from the hose
If I understand correctly, the hard plastic piece does not detach from the hose but the hose and plastic piece together detach from the machine so that you can work from either end. Also a part of that plastic piece may or may not be straight, but have an angle built into it.
What I have done in the past is to use a plumber’s snake. They come in different sizes-the one I use would be the kind that you would clean out a pipe maybe 1 to 3 inches in inside diameter. The snake works well because it is not only flexible but fairly strong when you are working it. It probably isn’t necessary to go out and buy a snake, a lot of people have them around their house that you could probably borrow.
I also want to mention that if whatever is lodged inside isn’t too big, I’ve had lots of luck unplugging the hose by passing a tableknife back and forth thru the hose. Not a sharp knife, just a regular one that you use at mealtime. You also may be able to use a yardstick or a long pole like garden centers use for propping up plants. Or maybe even a fishing pole or golf club.
Good Luck!
Had this problem myself
you need to take the hoover end off and flush it out with the arm of a brush of something.
I got a load of xmas tree leaves stuck in mine 😛
Metal wire hanger. Cut one end and poke inside, bend end in a right agle if needed to create a hook.
Depending on how deep it is, 12 inch ruler stick.
Lubricate sides of this stuck item and then push onto its sides.
Broom stick
swing it around outside put a handful of coin through water hose
I very carefully ran a plumbing snake into my vacuum hose once to clear a clog (works better on dust, paper, or socks). I also use long, flexible sticks of bamboo (which grow right outside my door!) to punch things out. If the piece is only a short way in, a long drill bit may put a hole through it so you can grab it in some way (push a coat hanger with a small hook on the end through the hole and pull it out toward you.) Good luck, because I know new hoses are expensive.
Drop a weight down the tube, but one that won’t get stuck in the tube.