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If you have a blocked toilet, don’t panic! It happens to the best of us. And no matter what method you use, there are some things you should know first before taking on this job.
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For starters, if your toilet has been clogged for more than 24 hours or so (and it just started), call an emergency plumber immediately because they might need to snake out whatever is stuck in there.
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If it has been less than 24 hours and it started with something small like a child putting something down that shouldn’t be flushed down there, then read on!
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A blocked toilet is when a clog has formed in your toilet, and you can no longer flush it. This can be caused by many things, including improper flushing habits, hard water deposits, or even something as simple as a piece of toilet paper that was flushed down the drain. If you’ve ever had this issue before, then you know that it’s not fun at all!
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Fortunately for us, though—and for those who learn how to unblock a toilet—there are actually several different ways that we can go about solving this problem. It all depends on what type of clog we’re dealing with and how much time we have available before needing access once again (if at all).
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To use a plunger to unblock the toilet, you should select a plunger that is the size of your toilet bowl, and it should fit in there nicely. If it doesn’t, go back and get a smaller one.
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Make sure you’re using a hard enough rubber to unblock the clog—but not so hard that it breaks apart and makes more problems than it fixes!
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Alternatively, you can use a drain snake which is basically an extension cord that you jam down into the toilet to unblock it. Drain snakes can be wound by hand or by attaching to an electric drill.
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Once the snake has been inserted fully into the toilet and around the U-bend, it is then pulled back, bringing the debris with it ready for you to collect and throw away.
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Mixing together an alkaline such as soda crystals with an acid like vinegar will create a chemical reaction that can help dissolve buildup in your pipes and toilet bowl.
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Using equal amounts of the substances, it’s important to pour the soda into the toilet bowl first and follow with the vinegar. Once the bubbling has stopped (after about 20 minutes), flush the toilet. You can repeat the process if you need to.
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The “plumber’s friend” of clog removal is baking soda and salt, which you pour down the pipes after running hot water through them for several minutes to soften up any blockages (this also works because the combination of heat and pressure creates fizzing action).
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Once you’ve got the water from your plunger at its strongest, it’s time to add some baking soda and salt. The best way to do this is by using a funnel (or just carefully pouring from the top of your container). Fill approximately half of your toilet bowl with 1/2 cup of baking soda, then add another 1/2 cup of salt.
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It’s important that these ingredients are mixed together; otherwise, they can separate and settle into different areas in your toilet bowl as time goes on. Let this mixture sit for 30 minutes before flushing again; if necessary, repeat until all clogs are cleared!
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Pour hot water mixed with dish soap into your blocked toilet bowl—the soap helps break up any clogs that may be hanging around in there! The same goes for warm vinegar poured down the drain, followed by boiling water that will steam away all those nasty bits lurking at its bottom (and hopefully make your drain smell better, too!).
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You can also try pouring regular bleach down your drains every few months if they tend toward stenchiness when doing these other things doesn’t work on their own.
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Add hot water. Now that the clog has been softened and loosened up, you can use boiling water to finish it off. As you pour the water down your toilet, add a bit of dish soap—this will make sure the blockage is completely gone.
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Let’s sit for a few hours. After pouring in hot water and dish soap, leave your toilet alone for at least an hour or two (or overnight). This will give things time to settle down before flushing again—and when you do flush, there should be no problems!
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Flush again once more if necessary. If not all of your clog has been removed after letting everything sit overnight, try repeating this process one more time before giving up and contacting a plumber or another professional service provider (or calling us on 0800 611 82 99).
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You can also use a wire coat hanger to unblock your toilet. Place the wire into the drain and move it around. If you don’t have a coat hanger, try using a pipe cleaner or a piece of string. This is a particularly good method to use if you know the blockage is caused by a toy, too much paper, or wet wipes stuffed into the toilet bowl.
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If you follow these steps, you’ll be able to unblock your toilet with ease. Remember, if all else fails and you can’t get the water out of your toilet bowl, then it may be time to call out an emergency plumber.
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If you are in need of the best drain unblocker service in Canford Cliffs and the surrounding area, then call us at Pro Blocked Drains. With over 20 years of experience working with all types of drains and pipes throughout the UK, we have extensive experience in all types of drainage problems.
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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!
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With Pro Blocked Drains, we guarantee you:
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All you need to do is to contact the best engineers for your drainage. If you 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. We will give you a free quote for all work carried out by our team of specialists.
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