Unlocking the Secret: 10 Highly Effective Ways to Unclog Your Toilet

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1. Harnessing Dish Soap and Hot Water

2. Employing a Steel Wire, Potentially Crafted from a Coat Hanger

3. Using Ice Cubes

8. Use duct tape

9. Use a plunger

10. Use toilet sealing stickers

1. Harnessing Dish Soap and Hot Water

An incredibly simple and practical method, this approach is suitable for mildly blocked toilets where water drains slowly. The idea is to use dish soap to increase slipperiness, combined with hot water to disperse and loosen debris such as paper and waste, making them easier to flush down.

Procedure: Mix approximately 1 bottle of dish soap with 2 liters of hot water. Pour the mixture directly into the toilet bowl and wait for 2 - 3 hours, allowing the soapy solution to seep into nooks and crannies, partially dissolving waste. Then, flush with hot water to exert pressure and push the waste downward.

Advantages: Simple execution using readily available household items.

Drawbacks:

Applicable only for minor clogs.
Requires a considerable waiting time.

Dealing with Toilet Blockages Using Dish Soap and Hot Water

2. Employing a Steel Wire, Potentially Crafted from a Coat Hanger

A coat hanger is a handy tool found in any household, making it an immediate solution for addressing toilet blockages. The principle behind this method is straightforward: use a rigid object, insert it deep into the toilet bowl, reaching the point of obstruction to either break down the structure of the blockage, such as paper or waste, or push the object out of the clogged area.

Why a coat hanger and not another tool? This is because a coat hanger is made of flexible steel, capable of bending to conform to the inner shape of the toilet bowl. You can also attach fabric to the end of the wire to increase the contact area.

Thread the steel wire along the twists and turns of the toilet bowl until you feel it hit the barrier. Rotate and push for about 10 minutes, then remove the wire and flush the toilet.

Advantages:

Simple, can be done at home with a basic tool.
Effective for more severe blockages compared to the previous two methods.

Drawbacks:

If the wire is not rigid enough, it may break, leaving part of the wire inside.
When wrapping fabric around the end of the wire, if not careful, the fabric may slip off, further complicating the level of blockage.

A Flexible-Steel Coat Hanger, Making it Effortless to Insert Deep Inside

3. Using Ice Cubes

Instead of using hot water, you can employ ice cubes to address a toilet blockage right at home. Contrary to common belief that ice may worsen toilet blockages, this method is quite effective. As the temperature drops, objects in the toilet bowl tend to contract. Simultaneously, the sudden movement of the ice cubes when flushing creates significant pressure, pushing waste downward.

To execute this method, you need to prepare a large bag of ice, which can be purchased at grocery stores. Pour all the ice into the toilet bowl, making sure to break apart any clumps before adding them. Wait for about 15 minutes for the ice to melt, and the entire interior area is chilled. Flush the toilet forcefully, and the waste will be swept away.

Advantages:

Simple and easy to perform.
Waiting time is not too long.

Drawbacks:

Applicable only for minor blockages.
Requires a significant amount of ice, which may not be readily available in many households.

Using ice stones to unclog toilets is a method not many people think of.

Baking soda and vinegar mixture, similar to drain cleaner, can also help break down waste causing toilet blockages.

Procedure: Step 1 - Pour about 100g of baking soda into the toilet, then slowly add 200ml of vinegar to create a foaming reaction, do not use too much vinegar. Step 2 - Wait for about 10 - 15 minutes for the reaction between baking soda and vinegar to occur, then pour about 4 liters of hot water into the toilet. Step 3 - Leave it overnight, then flush a few times the next morning to check if the toilet is clear. If it is, flush several times to clean. If the toilet is still not completely clear, repeat the process.

Combine baking soda and vinegar to unclog toilets

Using drain cleaner powder or tablets is a method chosen by many families to deal with toilet blockages at home because it is simple. Just buy the powder or tablets at the grocery store.

Procedure: Dissolve drain cleaner powder or tablets in hot water, then pour directly into the toilet. Wait for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, then flush the toilet. Alternatively, you can put drain cleaner powder in the toilet and then pour hot water down. Pros: Simple, easy to do. Can handle mild blockages caused by paper, waste, or organic matter. Cons: Does not solve severe blockages or those caused by hard objects, wood, plastic. Continuous use can cause damage and corrosion to pipes. Use protective gear when performing as it can cause skin corrosion.

Drain cleaner powder helps break down waste inside the toilet

Use a coiled toilet auger to unclog toilets. The coiled toilet auger is a tool designed specifically for unclogging toilets, so the procedure is quite simple and quick.

Procedure: If the blockage is only waste, paper, or soft objects, a few simple actions can yield immediate results. The coiled toilet auger consists of a handle attached to a coiled wire, which is flexible and easy to thread deep inside. The working principle is very simple: thread the wire into the toilet, turn the handle to rotate the coiled wire, breaking up and dislodging the clog. Then flush the toilet to push the waste down. Pros: Quick and relatively simple to perform. Can handle many clogging situations. Cons: Not every household has this tool readily available.

Unclog your toilet effortlessly with a specially designed drain snake made exclusively for toilet blockages. The process is remarkably simple.

For an unconventional yet highly effective approach, consider using catfish or carp. These fish are known for their strong mouths and can navigate through mud and soil.

This method might sound peculiar, but it proves to be incredibly efficient in most clogging situations. Just buy a fish, release it into the toilet, and let it do the work while you go about your day. Ensure to secure the fish with a tight leash for easy retrieval. Pros: Simple, time-saving, and no direct involvement required. Can tackle severe blockages with a high success rate. Cons: Personally, I find this method a bit extreme.

Snakehead and catfish are known for their habit of digging caves, which will help you tackle this challenging issue

8. Use duct tape

This is a method I have tried and succeeded in many times, with a success rate of 100%, so you can rest assured when applying it. The principle of this method is also to use significant pressure to push the waste down.

Before doing it, make sure to wipe the toilet bowl clean and dry to ensure that the duct tape adheres securely, without leaking air.

Use a large strip of duct tape, sticking it horizontally across the toilet bowl; this layer overlaps the next layer so that it is tightly sealed. After ensuring there are no gaps, flush the water, the water will fill the space, and air will push the duct tape layer up, use your hand to press the duct tape layer down a few times to create pressure to push the waste down until you hear the sound of water draining. Repeat until completely clear.

Advantages:

Common household item.
Clears most clogging situations.

Disadvantages:

Accidents can occur if your duct tape layer is not securely attached, wastewater overflow will be very unhygienic, and you will likely spend a lot of effort cleaning up the battlefield.

Using duct tape is a method to unclog the toilet that can be done right at home

9. Use a plunger

Most clogging situations can be handled with this method, except for cases where the clog is too severe and water cannot flow at all.

The plunger has a rubber front part, it is sized to fit the toilet, and the air does not leak out, making unclogging much easier. Before using, soak the rubber head in warm water to soften it, the rubber head will create a tighter seal.

Implementation:

Step 1: Flush the water.
Step 2: Insert the rubber head into the drain hole, ensuring a tight seal.
Step 3: Use the plunger to push down, do it gently the first few times to let air in, then push down firmly once.
Step 4: Flush the water, repeat step 1.

Repeat the steps about 5 times, and the toilet will be unclogged. If it is not completely clear, please be patient and repeat it!

Advantages:

Handles most situations.

Disadvantages:

The tool may not be readily available.
You have to do it directly, repeating it many times.

Plunger is a very effective tool for unclogging toilets

10. Use toilet sealing stickers

Toilet sealing stickers work on the same principle as using duct tape to unclog. But with this method, you will save a lot of time, effort, and reduce risks.

Simply buy the stickers from stores, peel off the protective layer, stick them tightly and align them on the toilet bowl's surface, then proceed similarly to using duct tape. This method has almost no drawbacks, so you should prepare some stickers at home in case of emergencies.

Advantages:

Clears most clogging situations.
Quick, convenient, low risk.

Toilet unclogging adhesive

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