| Fixing a clogged toilet does not need to be a messy, | | | | effective. The old-fashioned plungers that do not |
| frustrating experience. In most cases, it also does | | | | feature a suction cup are usually the most effective. |
| not require the use of harmful, toxic chemicals. There | | | | They allow the pressure you apply to reach the clog. |
| are some easier, safer ways, which you can try to | | | | The best way to use one of these plungers is with |
| resolve the problem. One or more of these methods | | | | water in the toilet. When the toilet is almost filled |
| can work for you. | | | | with water, this will help to increase the pressure |
| In most instances, a toilet clog is quite minor. The use | | | | focused on the clog. |
| of too much paper, or basic waster material, is all | | | | If you need to fix a clogged toilet that has a major |
| that it takes to stop a toilet from flushing properly. | | | | clog, the use of a plumbing snake may be necessary. |
| There is one handy tip that not many people are | | | | You can find this product at any hardware store, as |
| aware of, but it is one that often works. If you have | | | | well as most home and garden stores. When you |
| a basic, minor clog, this should be the first method | | | | learn how to operate this easy-to-use product, you |
| you try. Simply take a half-cup of liquid dish | | | | may never need to hire a plumber again. |
| detergent, and carefully pour it into the toilet. Try to | | | | Toxic chemicals are almost never necessary when |
| get the soap as close to the toilet drain as possible. | | | | fixing a clogged toilet. Not only are they harmful to |
| Next, pour hot water into the toilet. You can use a | | | | breathe, they can also damage your plumbing. They |
| saucepan that is a half-gallon size. For minor clogs, the | | | | are not good for the septic system, and they are |
| soap and hot water mixture will get into the drain | | | | not good for the environment. Fortunately, all it |
| and assist the clogged material to slide the rest of | | | | usually takes to fix a clogged toilet is one of these |
| the way down the drain. While it may sound odd, this | | | | safer, easier methods. All are simple to use, and after |
| parent-proven trick does work in most cases. | | | | you have tried them, you will find the one that |
| For minor to moderate clogs, a plunger can be | | | | works the best for you. |