A blocked toilet can be extremely frustrating and it usually happens at the most inconvenient times.
What will you need?
To unblock a toilet there are some essential tools that you will need to clear your problem:
– Plunger
– Rubber Gloves
– Goggles
– Bucket
– Clearing Rods
– Auger
Before you begin
Before you begin it is important that you locate whereabouts the blockage is and ensure that you have got everything you will need to hand.
Using a plunger
Although they can be a bit messy, plungers work by creating a seal over the hole to the toilet and creating a vacuum that eventually removes the blockage. There are many different shapes available, however the best shape that will solve your problem is a ball shaped plunger.
Another method of removal
A toilet Auger can be used to attempt to remove whatever is blocking your toilet. These can usually be found at your local DIY store and can be very useful when you need to clear a blockage. It works by dropping into the toilet as far as it can reach, once you have located the problem – then, using the crank handle, you can clamp the blockage and it remove it.
If this doesn’t work
However, if you do not want to carry out this task yourself or if your efforts have amounted to nothing, you could always call a professional plumber to help you with your problem.