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How To Unclog A Toilet

5 Best Ways to Unblock your toilet from Jet Blasters, to Plungers and Home Remedies. We show you how to unblock your toilet.

A blocked toilet can occur on any property, and it can happen for multiple reasons. Flushing too much toilet paper or other objects can clog up the pipework and make it hard for water and waste to travel to your sewer drain. Another reason for a clogged toilet is tree roots can intrude over time in the pipework and cause cracks and blockages.

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Some signs indicate your toilet drain is obstructed. Do not ignore these indicators, as doing so can impact the lifespan of your drainage system and fixtures, especially a clogged toilet around your property.

Water backing up when you flush or a full bowl

This is an obvious sign of a clogged toilet. After you flush and the water rises or does not go down, a foreign object or too much toilet paper could be stuck in the trap.

  • Gurgling sound

Suppose you hear a gurgling noise from your toilet or other fixtures around your property. It’s a sign of problems with the drain. Air to liquid ratio changes inside your drainage system when blocked up, which can create venting issues.

  • Water draining slowly

Any object or obstruction blocking your pipeline will create a barrier to water flow. If the water slowly moves after you flush your toilet bowl, your drainage system is blocked.

  • Smelly toilet drain

Foul odours coming from your bathroom sink can indicate a blockage. The build-up of waste from food, grease and sewerage can begin to produce gases that come through vent pipes and fixtures in your property.

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How to unblock a toilet

There are various methods for clearing the drain of your toilet and any clogged drain around your home and business. They can range from simple and quick fixes to extensive pipe replacements. Below are some methods you can carry out using household materials.

1. Plunge

A good plunge is sometimes all you need to clear your blocked toilets. Using a regular plunger is only effective on solid blockages. Make sure it is large enough to cover the whole drain opening to use a plunger. Ensure that the up and down strokes are vigorous and are applied with a good amount of pressure. About ten strokes should do the trick.

Cover your bathroom floor around the toilet bowl with towels or newspaper, and wear gloves to protect your hands. If you can visually see the object, then remove it. If not, proceed to cover the toilet opening and begin pushing and pulling movements.

After every plunging cycle, flush your toilet water should begin to drain slowly. If it does, you can flush the toilet and wait for the water to fill the bowl.

2. Homemade drain cleaner

Dish soap or liquid soap is an effective drain cleaner. The dish soap can act as a lubricant to unclog the toilet. But as an alternative to dish soap, these DIY remedies are a great way to naturally clear your blocked drain in the kitchen or bathroom sink. This homemade method is a perfect alternative to hardware stores' harsh chemical drain cleaners. All you need is baking soda and boiling water, and vinegar.

Start by pouring hot bath water down your toilet, then add a half cup of baking soda. Then, 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of boiling water again. Let your vinegar and baking soda mixture sit for a few minutes. You can cover the drain with a plug to let the vinegar and baking soda mixture react for 5-10 minutes. Finish off by flushing the sink once more with boiling water.

3. Wire Hanger

A simple and effective way to unclog your toilet is using a household metal coat hanger. All you need to do is get your rubber gloves, unravel the wire coat hanger and make a small hook on one of the ends. Feed it through the drain and carefully fish out any objects or debris causing the toilet clogs. The wire hanger also pushed the blockage through the toilet trap and the drain pipes.

This will only work if the object is a few inches from the drain.

4. Plumbers Snake

The design of the plumbers snake or auger is made in a way that perfectly fits your kitchen, bathroom, or laundry sink. It has a long metallic cable that is flexible. On one end is a drill, which is essentially a driller. This rotates to cut through stubborn material. On end is a handle for gripping.

Never forget to wear your rubber gloves, and feed the drain snake or auger carefully down the toilet bowl and into the drain until you feel some resistance. This means you have reached the obstruction or toilet clogs. Keep pushing and twisting the make until you know you have broken the object. You will feel less resistance.

Remove the snake and flush the toilet. The water should drain quickly.

5. High-pressure Jet Blaster

A high-pressure jet blaster is best for severe blockages and badly clogged toilets. Most experienced and licensed plumbers carry a jet blaster on them as this method is excellent for objects such as tree roots lodged inside the pipework.

Jet blasters are run through your pipework, such as sewer drains. The powerful water jets through the line and pushes any material.

With CCTV camera work, your blockage will be located and cleared simultaneously. For any significant blockages, you should call your local licensed plumber, who will know precisely how to get your drain blockage cleared effectively.

To unclog your toilet, go beyond your toilet plunger or toilet brush. It is always recommended to call an experienced plumber as they will have the right equipment ready. You don’t want to create a bigger plumbing problem for yourself, so get on the phone and contact your local trusted plumbing team.

They can use a plunger or powerful jet blaster if your toilets are blocked or any other drain around your home and business. Or even if the toilet clog lies in your toilet tank.

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