Before you begin, put on rubber gloves, as you will need to get your hands wet for this process to work. After that, insert the vacuum hose directly into the toilet drain and wrap an old towel around it to create suction. Finally, turn the vacuum on, holding the hose firmly in place, and wait till the clog has been sucked out. Make sure you clean and sanitize the vacuum when this process is done. Only a wet-dry vacuum is equipped with the specific abilities you need to get rid of a toilet clog.
Go the DIY Route: If you desperately need to get rid of a toilet clog and have no other option, there are several household items you can use to help break up the obstruction.
One of the most reliable DIY ways to get rid of drain clogs is to straighten a wire to create a homemade plumbing snake. And while it might not seem pleasant, if you are in a hurry, you can break up a clog with a toilet brush just make sure that brush is either disposed of or thoroughly cleaned later. Essentially, get creative.
DIY is probably not the ideal choice when it comes to your toilet, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Try a Bio-Cleaner: As any plumber will tell you, liquid drain cleaners contain toxic chemicals which not only tend to be ineffective, but can also eat away at your pipes over time. Although clearing the blockage is frequently as simple as plunging the drain, you might need to run an auger through your plumbing.
Fortunately, these tips will help you unclog your toilet. While this tool might appear basic, it remains the best way of unclogging a toilet. We recommend all households to have this tool and preferably one with a flange because they work best to unblock toilets. When using this tool, you need to place the plunger in the toilet bowl and push it down gently. The first push is simply to eliminate the air. Take care not to push forcefully, otherwise; you might splash dirty water on yourself.
Once you have a good seal, pump the plunger down and up forcefully while sustaining the seal. Finally, pull the tool up sharply while breaking the air seal. You probably know that vinegar and baking soda are great at cleaning numerous surfaces, function as great deodorizers, and are helpful in keeping our drains running smoothly. We recommend you add a cup of baking soda to your blocked toilet and wait for some minutes.
Next, pour two cups of vinegar slowly into the toilet. Pour the hot water into the bowl. Pour it from waist level, rather than right near the rim. The force of the water falling into the bowl can help to clear the clog. Let the mixture stand overnight. In the morning, the water should have drained. This homemade drain cleaner should successfully clear clogs caused by organic material. If the water won't flush on your second try, you may have hard obstruction causing the clog.
Try using a wire coat hanger or a drain snake. Method 3. Purchase a chemical drain cleaner. They're available at most grocery, hardware, and "big box" stores. Use this method only as a last resort. The chemicals used in drain cleaners are toxic to people and pets, corrosive to pipes. Also, chlorinated drain cleaner are very damaging to the environment. Instead, use a snake or call a plumber. Only use chemicals that are specifically made for toilets.
Using other drain cleaners may damage your toilet. Pour the specified amount into the toilet. Be sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions. Keep the lid down to prevent toxic fumes from filling your bathroom. The chemicals could possibly shoot back up onto your skin.
Make sure the bathroom is well ventilated so you won't inhale the chemicals. Method 4. Purchase an enzyme waste removal product. Look for a product that contains a mixture of enzymes that liquify waste materials. These enzymes are used in septic systems to break down waste. Enzyme waste removal is preferable to using a drain-clearing chemical because it will not harm your pipes or the environment. Follow the instructions on the container. Pour the recommended amount of the enzyme product into the toilet bowl.
You will typically be instructed to wait overnight for the enzymes to go to work on the clog. Method 5. Purchase or borrow a plumbing snake. A plumbing snake also sometimes called a "flexible cleaning tool" or "auger" is a flexible coil of wire that can "snake" through the curves of a drain and get deeper than a wire can. The best snake is a "closet auger" which is designed specifically to clear toilet clogs without damaging or staining the bowl.
Insert one end of the snake into the drain. Push down, feeding the snake further into the drain until you feel an obstruction. Twist and push the snake through the obstruction. The goal is to break up the obstruction into smaller pieces that can move through the pipes.
It may take a few minutes of maneuvering to clear the obstruction. Once the water drains, flush the toilet to see whether it drains as quickly as normal. Snake in reverse. It may become necessary to remove the toilet and run the snake through in the opposite direction.
This is especially true with hard obstructions that may have been flushed by a curious child. If the obstruction is known to be hard and you are not comfortable removing and replacing the toilet, contact a plumber. Method 6. Unravel and straighten a wire coat hanger. Then wrap the end of the wire with a rag. Use duct tape to keep the rag in place. This will prevent the sharp end from damaging the porcelain in your toilet. The wire hanger method will generally work only if there is an obstruction in the first few inches of the drain.
Stick the wrapped end of the wire into the drain. Once the wire is in the drain, twist it, push it, and maneuver it in a circular motion to clear the drain. If you can feel the obstruction, push against it. Keep going until the water begins to drain. You may get splashed as you move the wire around. If you can't feel an obstruction, and the toilet won't drain, the clog must be out of reach of the hanger. Try the plumbing snake method to clear it. Flush the toilet once the water has drained.
The obstruction and dirty water should now be able to flow through the drain like normal. If the toilet is still slow to drain, the obstruction may have gotten pushed further back, out of reach of the hanger.
In this case you'll need to use a plumbing snake to clear it. Method 7. Empty the water out of the bowl using the vacuum. The bowl must be free of water and any other debris in order to vacuum out the obstruction. Place the end of the vacuum hose into the drain and turn on the vacuum. Push it into the toilet bowl a few inches into the hole. Use just the flexible hose, rather than an attachment. Coil an old towel around the hole to create a seal around the drain. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
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