Let’s face it, it’s happened to all of us even once that the toilet clogs in an impressive way. In those cases, we have repeatedly tried to “tide” out by pulling more on the chain or using various things we can think of, and yet nothing seems to work at all or even makes the problem worse. Believe it or not, unclogging a toilet is much easier than you think, although, of course, you have to know some techniques and know how to carry them out.
So how do you uncover a very clogged toilet? Pay attention, because in this oneHOWTO article we are going to show you how to unclog a very clogged toilet with different tricks for which you will not need anything more than what you have in your home.
How to unclog the toilet for an object with a plunger
As you know it in your country, the drainpipe, soup cup, suction cup or pacifier is one of the most used utensils in this arduous task of unclogging the toilet. Thanks to the vacuum caused manually by the rubber and pressure, helps to suck any object clogging the pipe or the bottom of the toilet. Pay attention to know how to use it properly:
- Clear the surroundings of the toilet and cover the floor with paper or some plastic to protect it from splashes or debris that may come out.
- Lift the lid and guard and position the plunger at a 45 ° angle across the hole where the water drains. It is important that the edges of the tool are perfectly sealed with the surroundings of the drain.
- After you have created the necessary fixation it is time to press. With energy and with the help of the stick of the suction cup, press about 10 or 15 times so that the pressure begins to suck what is covering the pipe.
- Unhook the suction cup by moving it to the side and pull the chain and see if the water drains perfectly. If not, repeat the process again.
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How to unclog the toilet with water
Another of the home remedies to unclog a very clogged toilet it is with the help of pressurized water. Adding buckets of water in a rough way can generate enough pressure to circulate the object that is blocking the pipe. However, it is advisable to use boiling water and previously add to the bottom of the toilet a product such as bleach or detergent.
- Clear everything around the toilet to prevent it from getting wet or damaged.
- Lift the lid of the toilet.
- Add the product of your choice to the bottom to facilitate unblocking.
- Pull the chain and when the water starts to drain from the tank, pour the water out of the bucket from a good height to create more force and pressure. Be very careful when pouring very hot water to avoid burns.
- If the toilet has unclogged well, it is not necessary to add more water, however you can add another bucket of hot water.
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How to unclog the toilet with plastic wrap or duct tape
This is a very little known but very efficient trick to help the water drain all the surface clogging from the toilet. In the case of excess paper that does not allow water or any other object that is in the drain entrance to circulate, it can go away with the help of the pressure created within the protective layer of paper or tape. Follow these steps to learn how to unclog a toilet covered with plastic wrap or duct tape:
- Lift the lid and the toilet bowl.
- Clean the outer and upper edges that are in contact with the protector with the help of toilet paper or a towel; they are probably wet.
- After they have dried thoroughly, start taping end-to-end pieces of plastic wrap or thick masking tape until you create a protective layer without any leakage with these materials.
- When all the paper is perfectly placed, pull the chain so that the suction bulges the protection.
- As this suction is created, help yourself with both hands to press the paper or tape. The force created by this will push the clogging object through the drain.
- Lastly, remove all the paper or tape and throw it away.
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How to unclog a clogged bathroom with plunger
If you have the need to solve the problem quickly, apart from using the manual plunger, you can use the fluids to unclog pipes, which are specific commercial products for this purpose and, if the problem is not very serious and does not require a professional plumber, these liquids are very effective.
There is a wide variety between these products, so choose one that suits the problem you have and the type of plumbing in your blocked bathroom. To use these liquids you will only have to follow the instructions for use on the container, without skipping any steps or warnings. For example, we must be careful that they do not come into contact with our skin or our eyes, as well as keeping them out of the reach of children and animals.
Normally you have to pour the amount of product indicated on the package and let it act for a few two hours. Then you just have to pull the chain and see the operation of the pipe, if necessary you can repeat the process.
How to unclog the toilet bowl with cola
It is very likely that you have ever heard that cola is used to unclog pipes all types. The truth is that the amount of gas and some of the acidic ingredients that it contains break down a variety of materials, which helps to undo blockages in sinks and bathrooms. Follow these prompts about how to unclog a clogged toilet with cola:
- Pour 2 liters of this liquid into the clogged toilet.
- Let it sit for several hours, at least 2 hours, but depending on the type of jam this product may need more time. If you want to speed up the process you can pour more but be careful not to overdo it so that it does not overflow.
- You will observe that the level of the retained water decreases. When you see that it is at a similar height to the normal for that toilet, pull the chain to check that it works completely well.
How to unclog a toilet with baking soda
If you want to discover more home remedies to unclog a very clogged toiletTake note of this, as bicarbonate is very common in many homes. It can unclog the toilet with baking soda and vinegar, something very useful if you don’t have a specific product on hand. The two ingredients have properties that help to break down different types of materials, as well as to clean and disinfect.
- Pour a large cup of baking soda into the clogged toilet bowl. If there is a lot of water accumulated, you will have to add more cups of baking soda.
- When you see that it has settled in the entrance of the drain, add two cups of vinegar, it does not matter if it is wine or white. You will see that immediately it begins to make an effervescent effect, which will help to undo the jam.
- Close the lid and let it work for at least half an hour.
- Pull the chain to check if there is no longer any obstruction and, if necessary, repeat the maneuver.
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How to uncover the bathroom with a hanger
You can use the appropriate tool when there is a object obstructing the curved pipe of the toilet, that is, a spiral plunger. However, if you do not have this device, you can make a similar tool with a wire hanger or a clothes hanger. To do this, follow these simple steps:
- Unfold the wire from the hanger to make it straight and leave the shape of the hook at the end.
- Make sure to collect what you have around the toilet and place paper or plastic on the floor, to be able to unclog the toilet more easily and without staining anything.
- Insert the hook part into the drain inlet and begin pressing to push out the clog.
- You will see that in a short time it will disappear and when you pull the chain the pipe will begin to work well. If you see that it costs, you can add a homemade or purchased product that helps to undo the jam.