A clogged toilet certainly makes you uncomfortable because it can't be used if it hasn't been repaired, and the water is at risk of overflowing. If the toilet is clogged and you don't have a plunger, use objects in your home to open the blockage. If the blockage is severe, you may need to use a special toilet drill to break up the blockage. Once the problem is resolved, your toilet will work like new!
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Method 1 of 3: Using Dish Soap and Hot Water
Step 1. Pour about 60 ml of dish soap into the toilet and let it soak for 25 minutes
Pour the liquid dish soap directly into the toilet bowl so that it reaches the bottom. Over the next 25 minutes, the soap will make the tubing slippery, making it easier to drain the blockage. During this time, the water level will decrease as the blockage loosens and flows downward.
Don't use shampoo or bar soap as they contain fat which can make the blockage worse
Step 2. Pour about 4 liters of hot water into the toilet bowl
Use the hottest water your shower faucet can produce. Slowly pour hot water directly into the bowl above the drain to force the blockage to drain down. Hot water combined with soap will break the blockage so that the toilet drain can drain water smoothly again.
- Only pour hot water into the toilet bowl if you are sure the water will not overflow.
- To help break the blockage, you can also add 1 cup (200 grams) of Epsom salt.
Warning:
Never pour boiling water into the toilet bowl. The sudden transfer of heat can crack ceramic or porcelain, and damage the toilet.
Step 3. Flush the toilet to check if the blockage has cleared
Flush the toilet as usual, then see if the water can drain properly. If it works, it means that the combination of hot water and dish soap is working properly. If the toilet is still clogged, try doing it one more time, or use another method.
Method 2 of 3: Mixing Baking Soda and Vinegar
Step 1. Pour 1 cup (230 grams) of baking soda into the toilet bowl
Pour the baking soda directly into the water. Spread the powder evenly so that it covers the entire surface of the water. Before proceeding, wait for the baking soda to sink to the bottom of the toilet.
Tip:
If there is still room in the toilet, you can also add about 4 liters of hot water to help break up the blockage.
Step 2. Pour about 470 ml of vinegar into the toilet
Slowly pour the vinegar down the toilet. Do this in a circular motion so that the vinegar is evenly distributed throughout the bowl. When mixed with baking soda, the vinegar will fizz and bubble due to a chemical reaction.
Make sure the vinegar doesn't fizz and spill over the edge of the toilet because it can be a hassle to clean it later
Step 3. Let the mixture work in the toilet for 1 hour before you flush it
When the baking soda and vinegar react, the mixture will break down any blockages that will flow down easily. Use another toilet or wait 1 hour later before you can flush.
If the water still won't drain, try adding the same amount of vinegar and baking soda, but leaving it there overnight
Method 3 of 3: Breaking Blockages with Clothes Hangers
Step 1. Straighten the hanger from the wire, except for the hook
Grasp the hanger hook with pointed pliers to secure it. Grasp the bottom of the hanger, then turn it counterclockwise to straighten it. After that, fix the wire as straight as possible, but leave the hook as it is to use as a handle.
Step 2. Wrap the end of the hanger with a rag
Wrap the end of the hanger that doesn't have a hook with a cloth and tie the ends of the cloth tightly so they don't come loose. The cloth will prevent damage to the toilet when you insert the wire into the pipe.
Use an unused rag as the cloth will get very dirty once you use it to break up the clog
Step 3. Pour 60 ml of dish soap into the toilet
Allow the soap to settle to the bottom of the toilet bowl. Let the soap sit there for about 5 minutes before you use the hanger. During this time, the soap will lubricate the blockage so you can break it easily.
If you don't have liquid dish soap, you can use a different cleaning liquid that also lathers up, such as liquid body wash or shampoo
Step 4. Insert the end of the wire wrapped around the cloth into the toilet bowl
Hold the hook tightly with your non-dominant hand. Push the end of the cloth-wrapped hanger down the toilet until it enters the drain. Keep pushing the hanger down the drain until it hits the blockage and you can't push it anymore.
Wear rubber gloves to avoid splashing toilet water
Warning:
Wire hangers can scratch the bottom of the toilet bowl. If you don't want the bowl to scratch, use a toilet drill.
Step 5. Push the wire hanger into the toilet drain to break the blockage
Do it in quick up and down motions to break the blockage. The blockage will loosen and the water in the toilet will decrease. Continue breaking the blockage until you feel no more obstruction in the drain.
If the blockage or blockage is no longer felt, the blockage may be getting deeper into the drain
Step 6. Flush the toilet
Once the hanger is removed, flush the toilet as usual. If the coat hanger does its job, the water will flow easily. If the water doesn't drain smoothly, try again to break the blockage.
If you still fail after doing it twice, contact a plumber to fix the problem
Warning
- Never pour boiling water down the toilet as sudden heat can crack porcelain.
- If you have tried all the methods mentioned in this article and the toilet is still clogged, contact a plumber immediately to have it fixed.
