Miracle for Unclogging Toilets!

A while back, my toilet clogged up and no amount of using a plunger helped. I believe it was from a house guest flushing feminine products, which is apparently a big no-no! After attempting multiple times with a plunger, I decided to try a liquid clog remover. However, most of these are not safe for toilets. (You learn something new everyday!) I read online that baking soda and vinegar might do the trick. Remember using this combination to make model volcanoes in grade school. While this method was entertaining, seeing my toilet turn into a homemade volcano of foam, it did not remove whatever was clogging it.

My next approach was to buy a toilet auger. It was only about $6 at Wal-Mart. After purchasing this useful tool, I was ecstatic that I would finally have a working toilet in my bathroom. This method had to work, after all, this is the type of tool used by plumbers. After using the auger on my toilet for about 30 minutes (as well as being highly disgusted,) no results were to be seen. The toilet was still clogged.

After finally deciding that I would have to break down and call a plumber, I found another article on-line for unclogging toilets. After many unsuccessful attempts, I was very skeptical on trying another. However, since the only thing needed was a bottle of dish detergent (I used Dawn because I am a firm believer in its cleaning ability,) I decided there was close to nothing to lose. I went home, tried this technique, and now have a fully functional toilet that finally flushes!

So, if ever you find yourself with a clogged toilet that a plunger will not quickly fix, try this technique.

Get a bottle of dish detergent. Heat some water up on the stove. Don't boil the water and try not to get it too hot, as high temperatures can crack the porcelain. Pour a good amount of dish detergent into the toilet bowl. I would recommend a quarter of a normal sized bottle. Next, pour the hot water into the bowl. Let this sit for about a day. Letting it sit longer will only help! While the hot water and dish detergent is sitting in the toilet, try plunging the solution a few times during the day to make sure the detergent reaches the clog. Once this process is completed, simply flush and enjoy the fact that you have a flushing toilet once more (And knowing you've escaped paying a couple hundred dollars for a plumber!)