Toilet clogs are never fun, and they always seem to happen at the worst times, like when you’re late for something and need to rush out the door, or when you’re having guests over. Fortunately, most toilet clogs can be cleared with a simple plunger, and clogs that require the intervention of a plumber are exceedingly rare. If you’re dealing with a particularly difficult clog, follow these steps to clear it.


Step 1: Obviously, you’ve already flushed the toilet. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have a clog. It’s important not to flush again, as that second flush can be more than enough to cause an overflow. Rather than flushing, back off for a few minutes and give the water some time to drain a little bit. It might not drain at all, but it can’t hurt to try. In the meantime, you might want to put some newspaper around the base of the toilet and put on some rubber gloves.

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