Residents of New York City experience toilet clogs more frequently than other cities, making it the nation's Cloggiest City, according to a survey commissioned by SCOTT® Tissue and Clog Clinic. Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, Portland, Ore., Indianapolis, and the San Francisco Bay area follow. Residents of Seattle/Tacoma, Denver, Minneapolis/St. Paul, the Orlando, Fla., area and Baltimore encounter the fewest toilet clogs.

The SCOTT Clog Clinic sponsored the survey to help Americans understand what a nuisance a toilet clog can be and to offer common-sense ways to avoid the problem. Clinic researchers say toilet clogs frequently occur during heavy flushing periods - like halftime at the Super Bowl or the day after Thanksgiving. Others most at risk for clogs and plumbing issues include those with low-flow toilets, septic tank systems, homes with older plumbing, and RVs or a boat with a toilet.

Also, many clogs occur when nontraditional items are flushed, including disposable diapers, facial tissue, paper towels or napkins, cat litter, feminine protection products, and even a cell phone or iPod.

37 percent of respondents say no one takes responsibility for clogging the toilet in their home, while 33 percent say they do.

57 percent believe men are more likely to clog a toilet than women, while 80 percent believe children are more likely to stop up a toilet than adults.

17 percent have called a plumber to deal with a clogged toilet, while 87 percent have used a plunger and 32 percent have let the clog sit awhile.