{"id":4917,"date":"2021-03-12T21:49:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-13T03:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artofmanliness.com\/?p=4917"},"modified":"2022-02-24T11:28:48","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T17:28:48","slug":"how-to-unclog-a-toilet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/manly-know-how\/how-to-unclog-a-toilet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Unclog a Toilet Like a Plumber"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2009\/09\/plumber1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5057 size-full\" title=\"Norman Rockwell plumbers\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/\/2009\/09\/plumber1.jpg\" alt=\"Two plumbers enjoying their work in a room.\" width=\"423\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2009\/09\/plumber1.jpg 423w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2009\/09\/plumber1-320x344.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s every man\u2019s worst fear. You&#8217;re at someone&#8217;s house, you&nbsp; finish doing your business and flush the toilet, but instead of going down, the water comes up along with whatever you just deposited in the bowl. Would you be paralyzed with panic in that moment? Or do you know what to do?<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, unclogging a toilet isn&#8217;t hard at all. Even the most gnarliest of clogs can be taken care of with ease. To help us learn how to effectively unclog a toilet, I called up Rod from Roto-Rooter and got the scoop. Here\u2019s his easy to follow advice.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5Ut7NGnZBdw\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Stop the Toilet Bowl From Filling Up.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-134512\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plunger1.jpg\" alt=\"Stopping flange on toilet\" width=\"280\" height=\"227\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If it looks like the water might overflow out of the toilet, Rod suggests taking the lid off the tank as quickly as possible and closing the toilet flapper. The flapper releases water from the tank and into the bowl. It looks like, well, a flapper. If you&#8217;re worried that your flush has a good chance of turning into a flood, take off the top <em>before<\/em> you pull the trigger. Then you can keep one hand close to the flapper while the other hands pushes the flusher. The minute it appears the water is rising, you&#8217;re ready to stop the deluge.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Get the Right Plunger<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once disaster has been averted, it&#8217;s time to unsheathe your plunger. To effectively use a plunger, you need a good seal between it and the toilet bowl. Funnel-cup plungers are the best plungers for this. They\u2019re the ones with a flange, or added piece, extending off the bottom of the rubber cup.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4918\" style=\"width: 274px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2009\/08\/funnelplunger.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4918\" class=\"wp-image-4918 size-full\" title=\"funnelplunger\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2009\/08\/funnelplunger.jpg\" alt=\"Funnel-cup plunger closeup view.\" width=\"264\" height=\"233\"\/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Funnel-cup plunger<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>3. Warm Up Your Plunger<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-134514\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plunger2.jpg\" alt=\"Man running plunger under hot water to warm it up.\" width=\"280\" height=\"246\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Stiff, hard plungers don\u2019t work as well as soft and pliant ones. Run your plunger under some hot water before you use it. This will soften up the rubber, which will help you get a better seal on the toilet bowl.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Plunge Correctly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-134515 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plunger4.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram of how to plunge a toilet\" width=\"280\" height=\"230\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Stick the plunger in the bowl and use it to form a solid seal over the exit hole. Rod said that most people only focus on the downward push when plunging. But the pullback is just as important. Give a few good up and down strokes with the plunger and flush the toilet. If the water clears from the toilet, then you\u2019ve successfully unclogged it. If the toilet starts overflowing again, just close the flapper to stop water from entering the bowl. Repeat the plunge and flush sequence until your clog is gone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-134519\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plunger5.jpg\" alt=\"Man plunging toilet\" width=\"279\" height=\"190\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Secret Plumber Trick: Add Hot Water and Dishwasher Detergent.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-134517\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plunger6.jpg\" alt=\"plumber pouring how water and soap into clogged toilet.\" width=\"280\" height=\"282\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Add a few cups of hot water to the toilet bowl before you start plunging. After you pour the hot water in, let it sit for a few minutes. To put it mildly, the heat helps break the, um, stuff up. This will make unclogging the toilet with the plunger much, much easier. The heat from the hot water can sometimes break up the clog without plunging, so this could be a good tactic to use if you a clog a toilet at a friends house and you don&#8217;t want to face the embarrassment of asking for a plunger.<\/p>\n<p>Also, try adding some dishwasher detergent to the mix. The soap can help break the clog up, as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>6. Another Secret Plumber Trick: Use Baking Soda and Vinegar<\/h3>\n<p>Another trick to unclog toilets comes from your elementary science fair project. Pour one cup of baking soda into the clogged toilet and then slowly pour one cup of vinegar into the bowl. The chemical reaction and fiz can help break down the clog.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a plunger? Make sure to check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/manly-know-how\/6-ways-to-unclog-a-toilet-without-a-plunger\/\">how to unclog a toilet without a plunger<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>For Harder Clogs, Use an Auger<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-134520 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plunger8.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram of plumber using auger.\" width=\"280\" height=\"282\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If the plunger doesn\u2019t work, Rod says it\u2019s time to bust out a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YhYoEb\">toilet auger<\/a>. An auger is a cable-like device that you snake through the toilet hole to help loosen up a clog. You can find augers at most hardware stores.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2009\/08\/auger.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4920 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"auger\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2009\/08\/auger.jpg\" alt=\"Toilet auger displayed.\" width=\"386\" height=\"385\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To use an auger, you simply snake the cable down the hole. Start turning the crank on the end you\u2019re holding until it stops. This means you\u2019ve reached your clog. The auger will either break up the clog or hook on to it. If it feels like you\u2019ve hooked the clog, pull it out. Discard any waste on the end of the auger. Give the toilet a few good plunges to clear up any left over blockage. Flush. Shazam! Cleared toilet. You might want to put some gloves on for this job in case you need to clean off some&#8230; matter from the plumbing snake.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>When to Call the Plumber<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are times when your own efforts just aren\u2019t enough. How do you know when it\u2019s time to call in the professionals to battle your clog? Rod says that if you see water backing up in the sinks or showers whenever you flush, it\u2019s time to bring in a plumber. Water backing up in odd locations when you flush means you have a clogged main line. A plunger and auger won\u2019t get the job done.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to Avoid Clogged Toilets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Rod\u2019s parting advice was to avoid clogs in the first place. First, teach children that the toilet is not a Jacuzzi or water ride for their GI Joes. Rod says that the majority of his work with clogged toilets involves toys and other items that kids have flushed down the toilet.<\/p>\n<p>Rod also says it\u2019s important to ensure the jets around the toilet bowl\u2019s edge are nice and clean. Stopped up jets will prevent the toilet from flushing at full power which in turn prevents you from clearing out the toilet and its contents. Weekly toilet cleaning with a brush will prevent build-up. If you haven\u2019t cleaned the toilet in a while, you\u2019ll probably have mega buildup. Rod suggests using an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/lifestyle\/gear\/the-incredible-underrated-allen-wrench\/\">Allen wrench<\/a> or screwdriver to clear out the junk.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, take it easy on the paper. You don\u2019t need an entire roll to wipe your bum.<\/p>\n<h3>A Visual Guide to Unclogging a Toilet<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Unclog-Toilet-1.jpg\" alt=\"Steps illustrated to unclog a toilet.\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s every man\u2019s worst fear. You&#8217;re at someone&#8217;s house, you&nbsp; finish doing your business and flush the toilet, but instead of going down, the water comes up along with whatever you just deposited in the bowl. Would you be paralyzed with panic in that moment? Or do you know what to do? 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