Caustic soda is known for its effectiveness in unblocking toilets. You can buy it at a hardware store. That being said, this product is toxic, so you absolutely must handle it with care and especially use gloves and a mask to protect yourself.
How to do ?
- Start by opening all your windows and doors to ventilate your home. Never be in direct contact with this toxic product.
- Once protected, pour the caustic soda into the bottom of the toilet in the amount indicated on the package.
- Close the flap and leave to act for a few seconds.
- Flush the toilet several times and lift the lid to check if the water drains normally again.
- Be sure to ventilate your house all day to avoid any risk of inhaling the product.
7. Unblock the toilet with a plastic bottle
If you don’t have a suction cup and you are dealing with a regular small clog. The bottle trick will be very useful to you to overcome the problem.
How to do ?
- Take a plastic bottle and cut its base using scissors, a knife or a cutter.
- Make sure the bottle cap is securely closed, then insert the bottle into the toilet pipe.
- Start pumping by moving the bottle up and down to create suction to clear the toilet blockage.
8. Unblock the toilet with plastic film
Yes, plastic film can also be used to unclog your toilets. Here’s how to do it.
How to do ?
- Cover your toilet bowl with plastic wrap to form a bubble .
- Make sure it is dense enough so that it does not fall apart and air escapes.
- Then close the lid and flush the toilet. Your toilet will be unclogged in two steps.
The idea behind it is that the water pressure can dislodge the clog.
9. Unclog the toilet with shampoo
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