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5 Ways to Unclog a Toilet

Last Updated By Alida Wolk

Unclog a Toilet

Clogged toilets are not unique cases. They happen to all of us and the best thing to do is to deal with the issue immediately so as to prevent flooding, which might really mess up your bathroom floor.

There are several methods that you can use to unclog your toilet, with some being the recommended ways (using specialized tools), while others are more of improvisations, but they still get the job done.

With this in mind, below is a description of the best 5 ways to unclog a toilet. 

Try to reach down using your hands

The first method that you can use is to try to reach the clog using your hands. Of course, you will need waterproof gloves to do this and they should be long enough so as to extend far back on your arm.

This should be used if you can be able to spot the object that is causing the clog because the idea here is to remove it completely as opposed to flushing it down, where it might cause more serious blockages down the drain pipes.

Another variation of this method is to use wire hangers, where you cut a long piece of it, then create a hook on one end and slide it down the toilet while trying to grab the object. This can be very effective if you have short gloves or if you have no gloves at all.

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Use a plunger

One of the most common ways of unblocking a toilet is to use a plunger. Plungers are very affordable tools and are very common in most homes and thus, if you find that you cannot reach the blockage using your hands, this tool should be used to push it down with force.

Use a toilet snake

A toilet snake is like the cavalry in terms of unclogging. This tool is meant for undoing the most stubborn clogs because it reaches deep down into the toilet drain pipes using its flexible shaft, otherwise known as the snake.

Simply drive down the snake and twist the handle to rotate the snake until you break up the clog so that the water can pass through. The only problem with this tool is that it is quite expensive, but it does the job very effectively.

Pour in hot water

Into the improvised methods and pouring in hot water might just do the trick. Hot water tends to soften clogs and in a toilet case, the clog might be loosened from the porcelain walls until it flows down to the drain pipes to let the water through.

You can modify this by adding baking soda and vinegar to the hot water after pouring it inside the bowl, and this will act as a chemical cleaner to unclog much faster.

You may also decide to use liquid dishwashing soap, which has the capability to dissolve the grease in the clog, just as it dissolves grease when washing dishes. Coupled with hot water, this might be a very effective way if the clog is not too big.

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Pour in an enzyme waste removal product

This product contains enzymes that break down and liquefy waste material. Even though they may take some time to work, liquefying this waste will ensure that it does not cause any blockage further down the drain since it will be in liquid form.

Conclusion

These methods are very effective, but if you feel like you cannot carry out any of them, you can call in the pros to unclog your toilet. This will definitely cost you more money but they will do the dirty work for you. 

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  • Use a toilet snake
  • Pour in hot water
  • Pour in an enzyme waste removal product
  • Conclusion

About Alida Wolk

Hi, this is Alida Wolk. I am an interior decorator and a home renovation specialist. I am always looking for new and reliable products that add value to your home. I am currently working as the chief editor of allabouttoilet.com.

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