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If your toilet ever blocks up, you know how frustrating and gross the situation can be. And you also know just how much of an inconvenience it is when the water won’t stop running.
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There are a number of different things you can do to avoid foul-smelling odors or even overflow if enough water remains inside the bowl for an extended period of time. Always remember not to flush non-flushables; this will only cause further problems when your toilet blocks up.
You also want to avoid pouring grease down your sink drain or using commercial drain cleaners too often. By following some simple steps, however, you can get your toilet working again — usually within 30 minutes or less — without calling in professionals.
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Toilet blocks are often the result of not flushing properly. A lot of people believe that if they don’t hear the toilet flush, then it will still do its job — WRONG! Toilets often have multiple parts that allow waste to pass through the pipes. When you flush, these parts push everything through; as you can imagine, without these parts, your toilet won’t be able to clear its contents.
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Unblocking a blocked toilet is one of the most common DIY household repairs. The good news is that it’s not difficult to do, and you likely have all the tools you need in your home already. The bad news is that there are many different reasons why a toilet may block, and some are more complicated than others.
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If you’ve ever tried to unblock a toilet and found yourself at a loss, here are four ways you can try before calling a plumber:
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When you have a blocked toilet, it can be a nightmare. You might have to wait for hours before you get help, and there’s always the risk that the water will rise quickly and flood your bathroom floor.
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The best way to unblock a toilet is to use a plunger. You don’t need any special tools or chemicals – just follow these simple steps:
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A suction plunger can be found in all DIY centers and some large supermarkets. You may need to use the plunger several times to get it to work, but once it does, you can flush the toilet, and it should be fine.
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You may prefer to buy a Warminster Emergency Drain Unblocker, and there are quite a few available from larger supermarkets or D.I.Y. centers to choose from. Here are a few recommendations:
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Rid-X is a heavy-duty toilet unblocker that will aid in dissolving toilet paper blocks and other debris. It contains good bacteria that will eat away the blockage and starts to work as soon as it comes into contact with water. The bacteria takes about 2-4 hours to begin working, and you will need to wait 2-4 days for the drain to be completely clear.
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Thrift T-600 Alkaline drain cleaner is activated in just a few seconds when you add it to boiling water. It does not have any odor and is available in crystal form, so it is easy to use.
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Pure lye drain opener has an odorless non-acidic formula. The strength of this formula is industry level and is suitable for plastic and chrome pipes.
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Drano Max Drain gel is another efficient drain unblocker on the market. Its concentration is thick and helps to dissolve dirt of all kinds. If the blockage is not too stubborn, then you can use a diluted form of this unblocking gel.
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Green Gobbler is suitable for removing blockages of all types. It has a strong formula and is caustic, so care should be taken when using it.
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Pour hot water down the bowl. This will soften up any solids that may be causing the blockage, making them easier to remove by hand or using an auger or snake. If there’s no improvement after several minutes, try another method below. If this doesn’t work, then you’ll need to call an expert.
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Drain Snake or Drain Rods is another option as toilet unblocking hacks, is to use a drain snake. This can be found at most DIY centers. After removal by hand of the debris inside the toilet bowl, move to the outside drain and lift the cover. The drain snake is then placed inside the drain and is rotated, either by hand or by attaching it to an electric drill.
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Once the drain snake has moved along the length of the drainpipe section, it can be pulled back out, bringing the debris with it. You may need to do this a couple of times or move along the drainpipe to the next access point to repeat the process. Once you have removed all the debris, flush the toilet a couple of times to make sure the drain is clear.
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Similar to using a drain snake, drain rods are less flexible despite being able to get around 90 deg. Angles. They work in a similar way to cleaning a chimney, and the rods are joined together until you reach the length you need.
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Most blockages can be pushed along the drainpipe until it reaches an access point where you can remove them by hand. It is important to keep rotating the drain rods in a clockwise direction to prevent them from coming apart inside the drain and adding to the drain blockage problem.
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Toilet unblocking, especially when using chemicals too, can be dirty, time-consuming, and potentially harmful work. And, as with any type of DIY, you may not have the correct tools, and if you are unused to the work, you may make the situation worse.
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So, you may find it better, more cost-effective, and with greater peace of mind if you call in the professionals for help and take no risks.
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Pro Blocked Drains is part of a national network of highly trained professionals with operators based locally near me. They can offer you:
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So, why try to unblock the toilet yourself? When there’s a professional company near me. Next time, call Pro Blocked Drains in Warminster.
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They will give you a fast, efficient, and friendly service guaranteed to resolve your problem at a cost-effective and budget-friendly price.
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All you need to do is to contact the best engineers for your drainage. So call 0800 611 82 99 and relax while Pro Blocked Drains resolve your toilet blockage problem. Learn more information about Drain Clearing Services Near Me.