Toilet clogs are a common household problem. We've compiled 13 handy tips for unclogging flush toilets for easy reference. Keep a plunger handy at home—it's simple and effective when the toilet gets blocked, using air pressure to clear the blockage.
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Toilet clogs can stem from various causes:
1. Blocked by soft materials (e.g., hair, towels...)
2. Blocked by water stains or sludge.
3. Grease buildup (some people pour leftover food down the toilet, which can cause grease to accumulate inside).
Tips for unclogging a toilet:
Tip 1: You can actually use a half-inch-wide bamboo stick inserted into the toilet to clear the blockage.
Tip 2: Often, flushing the toilet multiple times will clear the blockage on its own, especially if the obstruction is soluble or dispersible material like soil or paper. For grease buildup, pour a basin of boiling water down to dissolve it.
Toilet Clog Fix Tip 3: Purchase some caustic soda, dissolve it in boiling water, and pour the mixture into the toilet. After about ten minutes, everything should clear.
Toilet Clog Clearing Tip 5: Buy a plunger and tackle it yourself.
Toilet Clog Clearing Tip 6: Use an appropriate amount of oxalic acid (which can also be used for regular toilet cleaning, as it neutralizes urine alkaline deposits to keep the toilet flowing smoothly).
Tip 7: Place a loach in the toilet bowl and pour warm water over it. The loach will frantically burrow downward to escape the heat, potentially clearing the blockage. This usually works if no hard objects are stuck.(Though this method is a bit cruel—let's be kind to animals)
Toilet Clog Fix Tip 8: Take an old mop head. Fill the toilet bowl halfway with water, then forcefully press the mop head into the drain hole several times. Work quickly to use pressure to clear the blockage.
Toilet Clog Clearing Tip 9: Fill the bowl halfway with water. Position a round mop head or a soft-bristled brush over the drain hole and forcefully ram it down.
Toilet Clog Fix Tip 10: Insert a long, flexible air hose into the drain, blow air into it, then flush. I've tried this—it works well.
Tip 12: I've been through this nightmare too. Buy a simple toilet plunger from a hardware store—plastic ones cost just 2 yuan. Fill the squat toilet with water, then position the plunger cup over the opening and pump vigorously several times. It works by creating air pressure to clear the blockage.
Toilet Clog Removal Tip 13: If you're unwilling to tackle it yourself, or if the above methods haven't worked, calling a professional plumber is the most hassle-free solution.