{"id":984,"date":"2023-01-02T14:32:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T22:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/?p=984"},"modified":"2023-01-02T14:32:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T22:32:12","slug":"best-ways-to-unclog-your-toilet-without-a-plunger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/2023\/01\/02\/best-ways-to-unclog-your-toilet-without-a-plunger\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ways To Unclog Your Toilet Without A Plunger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/how-to-remove-a-toilet-2719035-hero-c8d21870eac54647b2c3468d8c62b5e3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/how-to-remove-a-toilet-2719035-hero-c8d21870eac54647b2c3468d8c62b5e3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/how-to-remove-a-toilet-2719035-hero-c8d21870eac54647b2c3468d8c62b5e3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/how-to-remove-a-toilet-2719035-hero-c8d21870eac54647b2c3468d8c62b5e3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/how-to-remove-a-toilet-2719035-hero-c8d21870eac54647b2c3468d8c62b5e3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/how-to-remove-a-toilet-2719035-hero-c8d21870eac54647b2c3468d8c62b5e3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/how-to-remove-a-toilet-2719035-hero-c8d21870eac54647b2c3468d8c62b5e3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Plumbing<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">The world\u2019s most common fears include heights, clowns, enclosed spaces, and needing to unclog a toilet when there isn\u2019t a plunger nearby. It always happens at the most inconvenient time \u2014 at your in-laws\u2019 house, during a work meeting, during a holiday, on a date. We wouldn\u2019t wish the panic of rising water with no solution on anyone. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve detailed the best ways to unclog a toilet without a plunger below. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Mr.Drain plumbing<\/a> <\/strong>is always there to help.<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"206\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Clip_service.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-799\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:26px\"><br>For Instant Quote To <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Unclog Your Toilet<\/a><\/strong> Up <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong>!<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:26px\">Give us a call today at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">510-257-1408<\/a> <\/strong>to schedule an apointment.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>WATER THAT\u2019S HOT, BUT NOT BOILING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">It\u2019s really important to differentiate between the two here. Hot water will unclog the toilet by melting away the blockage. Boiling water can cause toilet bowl ceramic to crack, which is a much more irritating issue to deal with.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Get as big a bucket you can handle and fill it with not-quite-boiling water. The movement of the water combined with the heat will help remove and flush the clog.<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>DISH SOAP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Dish soap is designed to break down grease and other food waste it comes into contact with. Because of this, it\u2019s almost just as effective at breaking down toilet clogs. If you have the time to let it sit and wait, dish soap can help to unclog a toilet<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Squeeze at least a cup of dish soap into the toilet bowl and let it sit for 30 to 40 minutes. After that, check to see if the water has started to lower in the bowl, which is a sign that the soap is working. If the water is lowering, then you can feel comfortable trying to flush!<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>EPSOM SALT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Epsom salt isn\u2019t something that everyone has on hand, but if you do have it lying around, it can work in a pinch. When poured into a bowl, it creates a fizzy chemical reaction that can help unclog and clear drains. Give it about 15 minutes to do its thing before you attempt to flush again.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>A TOILET BRUSH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">This is for desperate, last-ditch efforts only. Hold the handle, push the brush into the drain hole, and start to pull your arm back and forth. Don\u2019t get too over-exuberant to the point of harming the toilet, but do get vigorous. This can be kind of gross, so we recommend wearing gloves or old clothes in case of splashing.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>CALL MR.DRAIN PLUMBING NOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">If nothing else works, it might just be time to call on the plumbing professionals employed at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Mr.Drain plmbing<\/a><\/strong>. We\u2019re always standing by to schedule an apointment today and get best solution now.<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"206\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Clip_service.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-799\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:26px\"><br><br>For help<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\"><strong>checking, maintaining, or fixing any plumbing<\/strong><\/a> problems contact <br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">Mr.Drain Plumbing<\/a><\/strong> today!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:26px\">Give us a call today at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\">510-257-1408<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:26px\">Visit<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdrain.com\">https:\/\/www.mrdrain.com<\/a><\/strong> to schedule an apointment today!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/appointment.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2-1024x521.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2-1024x521.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2-1536x781.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mrdrain.com\/public\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hiring-An-Emergency-Plumber-Costs-2.jpg 1966w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world\u2019s most common fears include heights, clowns, enclosed spaces, and needing to unclog a toilet when there isn\u2019t a plunger nearby. 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