Do you hate when you go to flush the toilet and it just won’t go down? A clogged toilet is a problem and you need to take some time to repair it. If you leave it the water could continue to rise over the top of the toilet and spill out over onto the floor. That then leads to water damage in your home that will also need to be cleaned and repaired by a professional as the water could contain sewage and needs to be handled safely. There are several reasons that a toilet may become clogged. If the toilet has low water flow it may not have enough impact to push down the poop and/or toilet paper. Teach your family members an appropriate amount of toilet paper to use to prevent clogging. If the trap in the toilet is blocked it will lead to a clogged toilet as well. It can be stuck behind a bigger piece of poop and toilet paper blockage that will need some force to get it down to the sewer. Another more serious reason to have a clogged toilet is from a blocked pipe that could be in the ground all the way out to the street. With all these different ways your toilet can be clogged you need to have a few options to unclog it.
Orsack Plumbing Company Lists A Few Ways You Can Unclog A Clogged Toilet
Use a Plunger to Unclog Toilet: This is the most common way that people get their toilet unclogged. A plunger is made from some type of rubber or plastic and is shaped to fit over the hole at the base of the toilet. It is also outfitted with a handle that is used to maneuver the plunger. The first step is to have a plunger on hand. If you don’t one, it is a good idea to buy one before you actually need it. Especially if you want to avoid a flooded bathroom. Take the rubber end of the plunger and set it firmly over the toilet hole. You want to use the force of the seal to push air and water down the toilet, trap and pipes to get whatever is blocked to move. It may take several plunges to get the poop and/or toilet to move so be patient and give it a few tries.
How to Unclog a Toilet with Vinegar & Baking Soda: Okay this sounds way more aggressive than it really is. This is based on a sixth grade science project that uses household ingredients to cause a chemical reaction. You want to start by boiling a large pot of water. After it has cooled for about five minutes you need to add the other ingredients. Add about one cup of baking soda and two cups of vinegar to the heated water. Then take the pot to the toilet and start to pour it in. The mixture will start to break down what is stuck in the trap or pipes but this method can take several hours to do its job. Allow it to sit and try flushing to see if the clog is cleared.
Dish Soap Lubricant Clogged Toilet Solution: If the volcano seems too much for you and you are concerned it will overflow you can use the lubrication option. Fist start by adding a generous amount of your everyday dish washing soap to the toilet. You will notice that it starts to settle in the bottom of the toilet. Once there you can use the same pot of heated water like above. Take the heated water and pour it from about 12 inches over the toilet so the pressure will start to push the debris down.
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The last step and the sure way to unclog a toilet is to hire a professional. A Orsack Plumbing Company can come out and clear the clog whether it is in the trap or the pipes. If the cause is from a faulty toilet we are able to replace it with a new one. Call us for all you plumbing needs!
