{"id":605,"date":"2025-10-21T09:24:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T09:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clients.studiorjd.com\/cet25\/?page_id=605"},"modified":"2025-12-22T20:41:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T20:41:49","slug":"how-to-unblock-a-toilet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/clients.studiorjd.com\/cet25\/knowledge-hub\/how-to-unblock-a-toilet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to unblock a toilet"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\nA blocked toilet can be a real nightmare. And for some reason, it often seems to happen at the worst possible moment.\n\nThis guide explains how to unblock a toilet and how to prevent toilet blockages from happening in the first place.\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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How to unblock a toilet with a plunger<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The best way to unblock a toilet with a plunger is demonstrated in the video below:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Gather your equipment<\/h3>

Firstly, you\u2019ll need the following tools and supplies to help you fix a badly blocked toilet:<\/p>

A plunger<\/p>

Rubber gloves<\/p>

Old towels or newspaper<\/p>

Bucket<\/p>

Coat hanger<\/p>

Baking soda and vinegar<\/p>

2. Protect the surrounding area<\/h3>

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Use old towels or newspapers to soak up spills and protect the bathroom floor. Make sure to also protect yourself with rubber gloves and wear old clothes.<\/p>

3. Make sure the toilet won\u2019t overflow<\/h3>

Before you start unclogging, it\u2019s important to ensure the toilet won\u2019t overflow. You can do this with the shutoff valve in the pipe that comes out of the wall behind the toilet.<\/p>

Turn the shutoff valve clockwise gently but don\u2019t try to shove or over-tighten it. If it doesn\u2019t want to move, spray a little oil on the valve to loosen it.<\/p>

If you have an older toilet you\u2019ll need to deal with the float as you won\u2019t have a valve. To do this, take the lid from the toilet tank and use something to keep the float upright, so the tank can\u2019t keep refilling when flushed.<\/p>

4. Check you\u2019ve got the right plunger<\/h3>

While a plunger is often the simplest way to unblock a toilet, it can often be ineffective simply because you\u2019re trying to use a sink plunger to unblock a toilet!<\/p>

A toilet plunger should also be completely submerged in water to work, so if the toilet isn\u2019t full of water, you may need to add some using the bath, or sink, and your handy bucket.<\/p>

Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Soften the toilet plunger by soaking it in hot water for five minutes before use as this should make a better seal.<\/p>

5. Create a vacuum with the plunger<\/h3>

Place the plunger under the water, completely covering the pipe. Slowly and firmly push down to create a seal, then pull up to create a vacuum to dislodge the blockage. Repeat this activity, increasing the speed with which you work, and expect to continue for at least 15 minutes.<\/p>

With any luck you will find that the water drains and the blockage is either sucked out or dissipated. If the toilet drains, but the blockage doesn\u2019t go away, fill the toilet with more water, back to its standard level, and then start plunging again. Stubborn clogs often require several rounds of plunging.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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4 easy ways to unblock a toilet without a plunger<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Few things are more annoying than a badly blocked toilet \u2013 but a blocked toilet when you don\u2019t have a plunger to hand is definitely top of the annoyance list.<\/p>

Begin by putting down newspaper around the toilet to catch any spills or splashes and pulling on your rubber gloves.<\/p>

Once this is done, you will need to collect a few household items that will help you unblock your toilet:<\/p>