How to clean a clogged toilet at home

Why is the toilet clogged

A persistent unpleasant smell, despite regular cleaning in the toilet, poor drainage of water or its complete absence indicate that the toilet is clogged. Often this happens due to getting into the drain hole foreign objects and products. For example, wet wipes, personal care products, diapers, cat litter, rags, conservation, as well as food waste, which gradually leave fat on the walls of sewer pipes deposits. And traffic jams are formed due to the draining of building materials into the toilet. In such cases, you can try to solve the problem yourself or call specialists.

Sometimes the cause of the blockage lies in the improper installation of sewer pipes or the toilet. The blockage will appear again and again, despite the fact that nothing extraneous is sent into the hole. In such a situation, most likely, improvised means will not help and it is better to immediately contact the plumbers. Perhaps, in order to get rid of the problem, radical measures will be needed, such as dismantling the entire system or its individual parts, followed by repair.

What can be done before flushing the toilet

• If a large object gets into the toilet - for example, a toilet paper roll, a package with some kind of product, a block freshener or a toy, do not rush to flush the water. Put on gloves and remove the item by hand. Do not stick your hand too deep into the drain hole so that it does not get stuck.
• Sometimes an ordinary brush can cope with a blockage. Insert it into the toilet hole and try to push the plug.
• If a lot of water has accumulated in the toilet and it does not go away, scoop it out with a bucket or other container before proceeding to clear the clog yourself.
• Pour 2-3 buckets of boiling water into the toilet bowl - in some cases, this will help the cork dissolve. Do this slowly, placing the jet at a right angle to the drain hole. If your toilet won't drain, stop to avoid flooding and choose one of the options below. By the way, this procedure can be carried out once every 1-2 weeks to prevent blockage.
• Try turning on the faucet in the kitchen and bathroom at the same time. If the fluid drains here as usual, then the toilet is clogged. And the stagnation in the sink indicates a more serious problem with the pipes. Do not try to cope on your own, it is better to contact the emergency service.
• If the cause of the blockage cannot be eliminated on your own, you should also not hesitate to contact a specialist. As in the case when the liquid from the toilet began to pour over the edge. Try to immediately turn off the water and call the plumbers.

How to clean a clogged toilet with a plunger

This method helps to cope with many blockages.

Take the plunger by the handle, place the suction cup over the drain and give about 10 sharp pushes. If necessary, repeat the steps several times.

If there is no special device at hand, use a plastic bottle, after cutting off the bottom of it.

After the procedure, pour 2 buckets of warm water into the toilet.

How to clean the toilet from blockage with soda

Pour 5 liters of warm water into a bucket, add 250-300 grams of baking soda and stir thoroughly until the product dissolves. Pour the mixture into the toilet so that it does not go beyond the edges, and leave for 3 hours. During this time, the soda will help the cork in the pipe to dissolve. After the procedure, drain the water from the tank several times to remove any remaining contaminants.

How to clean the toilet from clogging with salt and soda

In this case, it is better to do everything in the evening and not use the toilet all night, so that the mixture can work properly.

Mix 1 cup salt with 1 cup of baking soda and pour into the drain hole. Then pour 1 liter of boiling water over the product and leave for 8 hours. After this time, the cork will dissolve.

How to clean a clogged toilet with baking soda and vinegar

Pour 250 g of baking soda into the drain hole and pour 1 cup of baking soda (9%) into it. Then plug the hole with a thick rag so that the resulting foam does not come out.

In a chemical reaction, soda and vinegar will corrode deposits in the pipe. After 30 minutes, remove the fabric, pour 1 liter of boiling water into the hole and wait another 10-15 minutes. Then flush the toilet.

How to clean the toilet from blockage with household chemicals

There are many special tools for removing blockages. They are sold as liquids, gels, powders or granules. As a rule, the principle of action of such drugs is similar: you need to send them to the toilet, wait a while - on average from 15 minutes to several hours, and then drain the water from the tank two or three times to properly flush the sewer system.

Before use, carefully read the instructions, as the exposure time and method of application may vary depending on the type of product and manufacturer. Also, when working with household chemicals, wear gloves and a respirator so as not to harm your health.