What if plunger doesn work

Although clearing the blockage is frequently as simple as plunging the drain, you might need to run an auger through your plumbing. Fortunately, these tips will help you unclog your toilet. While this tool might appear basic, it remains the best way of unclogging a toilet.

We recommend all households to have this tool and preferably one with a flange because they work best to unblock toilets. When using this tool, you need to place the plunger in the toilet bowl and push it down gently. The first push is simply to eliminate the air. Take care not to push forcefully, otherwise; you might splash dirty water on yourself. Once you have a good seal, pump the plunger down and up forcefully while sustaining the seal.

Finally, pull the tool up sharply while breaking the air seal. You probably know that vinegar and baking soda are great at cleaning numerous surfaces, function as great deodorizers, and are helpful in keeping our drains running smoothly.

We recommend you add a cup of baking soda to your blocked toilet and wait for some minutes. Next, pour two cups of vinegar slowly into the toilet. First, cut the bottom off of a large plastic bottle. Then, make sure you have your rubber gloves and old clothes on and line the floor with newspaper to catch the filthy overflow.

You can leave the lid on the bottle, slide your thumb over the top, or cover it with plastic wrap and a rubber band to create a seal. Now, push the bottle, open-end down, into the toilet and forcefully plunge it up and down. Make sure the bottle remains entirely underwater.

The vacuum you create should pull the clog out and back into the main drain. Simply pour a mug of baking soda, followed by two mugs of vinegar, into the toilet. Let it bubble for 30 minutes or so, then flush. Sometimes a clog is just so large or so deep that nothing you do can remove it. Give us a call at , and we can be at your home in no time. Then try pouring 1 cup of baking soda and 2 cups of vinegar into the toilet. Let the bubbles sit for at least 20 minutes before you try to flush.

Still clogged? Use the hanger to gently push debris down the pipe until you can flush. Twist and push the wire in a circular motion. Get help from the professionals at Mr. Rooter Plumbing. We make your plumbing emergency our top priority and will schedule service with you as quickly as possible to resolve your problem.

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