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Having a blocked toilet can be a real pain, especially when you’re in a rush. It can be stressful and messy to deal with but don’t worry, we’ve got all the tips and tricks to keep your toilet unblocked.
If you want to unblock a toilet and don’t have the time or money for professional help, there are some simple steps you can take at home that are easy enough for even the most inexperienced DIY-er:
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Unblocking a Toilet with a Plunger – A plunger is one of the best tools for unblocking toilets because it can clear blockages quickly without causing any damage. Simply plunge up and down until water starts flowing through the drain again. You may need to repeat this process several times or use more force if your blockage is stubbornly stuck in there (we’ve all been there).
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Unblocking a Toilet with Drain Snake – This tool works by dislodging debris from inside your pipes so they can move freely again, allowing water down into them when flushed (and preventing future clogs). The process involves attaching one end of your snake device directly over where your pipe meets the wall of your house (it’ll stick out about two feet), then slowly twisting back and forth until everything comes loose inside that area—at which point water should start flowing normally again! If no luck after three tries though just keep trying different spots until something gives way!
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Pour boiling water down the bowl – If the drain snake doesn’t work, pour a few liters of hot water down the bowl. The hot water should loosen up any stubborn clogs, such as grease or oil that may be clogging up the drain. and allow them to go through your drain pipes more easily. You should use a plunger after pouring hot water down your toilet, as this will push the excess liquid out of your drain pipes and help dislodge anything else that may be clogging them up as well. If this doesn’t work, pour even more boiling water down the bowl until you’ve cleared out all of your blockages as best possible using this method without further damaging any parts of your plumbing system or yourself!
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Unclog with an auger tool—if you have one on hand then it might be worth giving it a shot! But prepare yourself to get dirty in the process.
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Use Baking Soda and Vinegar – Do you remember your chemistry classes at school? Well if you do, you will know that when an acid and alkali are mixed together it will create a reaction that can be quite volcanic. This reaction can be used to shift debris stuck in your drain pipes. Just make sure to use equal amounts of the two ingredients and pour the baking soda into the sink first and then follow with the vinegar. The reaction will take about 20 minutes to complete its work. Also, take care as when mixed together it is caustic so you should wear protective gloves to avoid getting skin burns.
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Unclog your toilet by hand – Okay this does sound pretty disgusting but if nothing else has worked you may want to don long protective gloves and actually unclog your toilet by hand. This is a fairly straightforward process but can get messy if you’re not careful!
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Chemical Unblockers – If you are dealing with a toilet that is not draining, you can use a proprietary chemical unblocker to fix it. The first step is to remove the lid of your toilet tank and pour in some unblocker. Use enough so that it covers the whole surface of your water in the tank, but do not overfill it. Next, flush your toilet by pressing down on its handle. This will allow any remaining blockages to be flushed away by triggering a siphon effect and sending water down through your pipes again. If this doesn’t work, repeat these steps until everything flows freely from your drain! Chemical unblockers are available at all DIY centers and supermarkets. Although there are some general-purpose unblockers available, you will have more success if you use an emergency drain unblocker that is specifically designed to deal with the cause of the blockage e.g. hair or grease.
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Take care not to make things worse
It should really go without saying that when doing any DIY around the home it is important to take care to avoid making the situation worse or causing any additional damage. If you are a keen DIYer then you will undoubtedly have a shed full of suitable tools, otherwise, you will either need to buy tools (which can be expensive) or make do with what you have. What’s more, if you are trying to unblock a toilet, you must accept this is messy, smelly work and you need to protect your clothes, skin, and eyes and avoid the smell.
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You may find it easier, cheaper, and cleaner to simply call in the professionals, such as ProBlocked Drains, to unblock your toilet.
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Final Words
I hope that you found the above tips useful and were able to unblock your toilet. If nothing else, remember that there are always new tricks coming out of the woodwork. And if all else fails, just call in a professional!
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And talking about professionals, who should you call?
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If you live in or around Affpuddle and have a blocked toilet then call us at Pro Blocked Drains. We are a national UK company with engineers based locally which means we can get to help you quickly–any time of day or night.
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With over 20 years of experience working with all types of drains and pipes, we have extensive experience in all types of drainage problems, there are not many situations or problems we haven’t already come across and resolved.
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Our aim is always to solve your problem as quickly as possible without causing further damage or inconvenience along the way–we try our best not only because this saves time but also because it reduces costs by avoiding unnecessary repairs later down the line when there may be more complications involved!
If you are based in Affpuddle or the surrounding areas and need more information about our services, please get in touch with us today either by dropping us an email or calling on 0800 611 82 99.
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We will give you a free quote for all work carried out by our team of specialists. We also offer a 24/7/365 emergency service for any urgent repairs you may require. Our friendly knowledgeable staff is always happy to help!
