BobTheBuilder
10-28-2004, 03:23 PM
A clogged toilet often can be cleared in a few simple steps. Give these a try before you call in the pros.
Steps:
1. Use the toilet as little as possible once you notice there's a problem. This will help prevent overflow and water damage.
2. Insert a plunger into the toilet, making sure the rubber globe or cup is fully seated over the drain opening.
3. Push down on the plunger handle with firm but careful strokes. Rough, careless use can damage the toilet bowl. If the clog isn't too tight, these bursts of increased water pressure will probably clear the obstruction.
4. Attack tougher problems with a snake (see "eHow to Use a Plumber's Snake').
5. Consider a drain cleaner only as a last resort. Make sure that any product used is specifically marked as safe for use with porcelain, and follow the manufacturer's directions carefully. Never mix any of these chemical agents, as dangerous reactions could occur.
6. Flush the toilet several times to remove the drain cleaner and to check the flow.
Tips:
Buy the highest-quality plunger you can.
Steps:
1. Use the toilet as little as possible once you notice there's a problem. This will help prevent overflow and water damage.
2. Insert a plunger into the toilet, making sure the rubber globe or cup is fully seated over the drain opening.
3. Push down on the plunger handle with firm but careful strokes. Rough, careless use can damage the toilet bowl. If the clog isn't too tight, these bursts of increased water pressure will probably clear the obstruction.
4. Attack tougher problems with a snake (see "eHow to Use a Plumber's Snake').
5. Consider a drain cleaner only as a last resort. Make sure that any product used is specifically marked as safe for use with porcelain, and follow the manufacturer's directions carefully. Never mix any of these chemical agents, as dangerous reactions could occur.
6. Flush the toilet several times to remove the drain cleaner and to check the flow.
Tips:
Buy the highest-quality plunger you can.