Nobody wants to go to the toilet and find that the toilet is clogged. Maybe you tried to flush and the water level rose at an alarming rate, or your child threw his rubber ducky into the bowl and it got stuck in the drain. There are many ways your toilet can become clogged. The most important thing is that you know what to do when it happens. Here are a few effective tricks you can try!
Nobody likes when the toilet is clogged. Before you call a professional, try these tips to unclog your toilet with or without a plunger. Many tricks use products you already have in your bathroom.
The suction cup is a very effective weapon
The most common method for clearing clogs is to immerse the toilet. To do this you need the tried and tested plunger. Make sure there is enough water in the bowl for the plunger to suck before clearing the clog. If not, you'll need to add some more. Then you should do the following:
- Insert the suction cup into the toilet drain hole.
- Now move it back and forth and try to push the blockage down the drain.
Notice: The suction cup should be used with caution. For a successful immersion, it is not the strength that is important, but the correct technique. The key to this is to cover the entire drain hole in the toilet bowl with the plunger plug. If you do it right, a moderate amount of pressure is enough and the toilet will clear again in most cases.
For severe constipation – dry detergent and bleach
For stubborn clogs, sometimes you need to loosen them up a bit before the immersion works. Bleach and dry detergent can help clear the clog. What you need:
- A bucket of hot water
- 480 ml bleach
- 240 ml soap powder
Now that you have your supplies, it's time to clear the clog.
- Carefully pour the soap powder and bleach into the bowl.
- Add the hot water to the bowl.
- Leave it on for 15-30 minutes.
- Try diving again.
Notice: If your bowl is full of water after several attempts at rinsing, you may need to remove some of it before adding the mixture. Gloves are your best friend, especially when the water is dirty.
A milder option – salt and baking soda
You're looking for a more natural remedy than the bleach cocktail. You can try baking soda and salt to break up the clog and unclog the drain. However, this will take a little longer. To get started you need:
- 120g salt
- 120 g Backpulver
- 1.5 liters of boiling water
Before pouring anything into the bowl, make sure you remove enough water so that it doesn't overflow. Then follow these simple steps:
- Pour the salt and baking powder into the bowl.
- Lower them to the floor.
- Gently cover them with the boiling water.
- Let it stand for several hours. Overnight is probably best.
- Dip it well.
Clogged toilet – what to do without a plunger? These home remedies come to the rescue
If you don't have a suction cup with you, don't worry! There are some home remedies you can also use to fix the problem!
Rock Salt – A Simple Solution
Rock salt isn't just for cleaning your sidewalks. You can also use it to unclog your toilet in an emergency. Before you empty the bag into your toilet, remember that you only need a little bit of it. A cup of rock salt with 7 liters of hot water to be exact.
- Pour a cup of rock salt into the clogged toilet
- Let it sink to the floor.
- Then add the 7 liters of hot water.
- Leave it on for several hours.
- Flush the toilet.
baking soda and lemon juice
Toilet clogged – no problem! Baking soda and lemon juice make a mixture to combat constipation. What you need:
- 140 g Backpulver
- 240 ml lemon juice
These two react to each other, so be ready.
- Pour the baking soda into the toilet.
- Let it sit for a minute or two.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Let both bubble for about 30 minutes to an hour to clear your clog.
- Try rinsing.
- Repeat the process if necessary.
Notice: No lemon juice, don't worry! Vinegar is an excellent substitute.
Toilet clogged – How to make a toilet bomb
Toilet bombs require a little preparation. To make these clog fighting remedies you will need the following:
- 450 g Backpulver
- 100g Epsom salt
- 120 ml dishwashing liquid
- Muffin-Form
- 800 ml hot water
- mixing bowl
- Mixer
- Aluminum foil
Toilet Clogged – How to Fix Toilet Bomb Problem:
- In a mixing bowl, mix the baking soda and Epsom salt together.
- Slowly add the dish soap, making sure to mix well.
- Line the muffin cups with aluminum foil.
- Scoop the mixture into the aluminum foil.
- Let them dry, preferably overnight.
- Remove the bombs from the muffin tin and store them in a resealable container.
- If a blockage occurs, throw the bomb into the toilet with 800ml of very hot water.
