HOW TO UNCLOG TOILETS?

A clogged toilet is an emergency that needs to be resolved quickly. When you face such a problem, it is important to take quick actions to prevent the situation from worsening.

The clue to know that your toilet is clogged is when the bowl fills up with water when you flush. It is therefore important to be prepared for this eventuality, as it can be difficult to contact a plumber promptly.

Discover all the tricks to quickly unclog toilets in case of emergency.

Have the right product in your closets: the unclogging gel

 In both health and hygiene, it is important to prevent rather than to cure. You must therefore be prepared for this type of incident at all times and stock unclogging gel in your cupboards. To quickly get rid of a clog, opt for an Impec soda unclogging gel, specially formulated to act without deteriorating either the pipes or the enamel of your bowl.

Thanks to its soda-based formula, this product dissolves all types of clogs in just 15 minutes. The advantage is that you don’t even need to scoop out the stagnant water. Just pour it into the bowl and let it work.

Be sure to store this product out of reach of children, as soda is very irritating, and wear rubber gloves when using it.

Use dishwashing liquid

 Don’t have unclogging gel on hand? You can go to your kitchen and equip yourself… with your dishwashing liquid soap! Indeed, this product contains cleaning agents that can also act on clogs that obstructs the pipes. They dissolve the clog and lubricate the system, allowing dirt to slide.

Therefore, it is possible to use it to quickly solve your clogged drain problem without the calling a plumber. However, dishwashing liquid is only recommended for small clogs. Thus, if the toilet water has overflowed, it is better to opt for unclogging gel, which will be more effective.

To use this technique, start by boiling a pot of water. While the water is heating, pour half a cup of dish soap into the toilet bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then pour the boiling water into the toilet, which will help dissolve the clog. Be careful to pour the water slowly to avoid burning yourself.

Repeat as many times as necessary until the water flows smoothly into the toilet bowl. If you do not see any changes, move on to the next tip.

The vinegar and baking soda trick

 Baking soda is a product that it is advisable to always have at home. Indeed, in addition to having cleaning and stripping properties, it also acts as a deodorant.

Furthermore, this product has the advantage of being natural. It therefore does not risk corroding the pipes. By mixing baking soda with vinegar, you get a product with anti-calcareous properties that will be effective in dissolving incrustations in the pipes.

If you plan to adopt this tip, pour a cup of baking soda into the toilet bowl. Then pour a glass of white vinegar over the baking soda to create the chemical reaction. Let the mixture sit for about ten minutes while you boil a pot of water.

Once the waiting time has elapsed, pour the boiling water over the vinegar and baking soda mixture. The water should flow more easily after this operation.

Note that if the clog is not organic, i.e., it is not made of soluble materials, you will need to consider a mechanical unclogging solution such as a plumber’s snake or a plunger, for example.