How to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger

There's nothing quite like waking up in the morning or after you're back from work and you find a clogged toilet. Yes, it isn't a pretty sight and whoever has been in this situation will second that. Almost always, we all like to reach for that plunger in order to unclog the toilet. But there is a tiny issue with that; using a plunger (or an auger) to unclog a toilet can damage its seal. This seal is the one thing that is keeping your toilet from flooding the entire bathroom floor. Which is why, using alternative techniques and know how to drain a toilet without a plunger becomes rather necessary.

Technically, a plunger does work, but only 70% of the time. The only time you can use the plunger is when you can be absolutely sure that the toilet will get unclogged or if you have already used a plunger (and it doesn't work). But you don't have to stop there and run towards the yellow pages to look for a plumber. You can fix this plumbing issue yourself, and that too with few household items. In the following article, we will take a look at the steps to accomplish this task without having to use a plunger, even if it is an annoying task.

Fixing a Toilet with Dish Soap

Since you are reading this, probably you're the one who's going to get stuck with finishing the job. Ask everyone in the house if they're missing any toys, jewelry, or any such item that can fall inside the toilet bowl. Let's just hope that you get a "no" to that question and don't have to struggle to get the clog out. Well, even if it is a filthy task, it has to be done one way or the other. Here are the steps to unclog a toilet with very little to do.

• First of all, get a big bucket and fill it with hot water (or boil cold water over the stove).
• Next, grab the dishwashing liquid from the kitchen and squirt general amounts (not the entire bottle) inside the toilet bowl.
• Using regular household items can work wonders on unclogging a toilet without a plunger.
• Go back to your hot water and carefully pour it inside the toilet bowl. Make sure you're wearing protective gloves while handling hot water.
• Be as gentle as possible while pouring hot water inside the bowl as you don't want to make the job even more messier.
• If everything goes well, and you're luck is with you, the liquid dish soap will start acting quickly and free the clogged drain.
• The clog should slide down the pipes on its own and you'll be left with nothing but your old, clean, unclogged toilet.
• Perhaps the hot water and dishwashing soap may not work the first time. If so, use it a couple more times before you move on to some other technique.
• You can also take a long serving spoon or ladle to break up the solids from the bowl. This can help in dislodging the clog inside the bowl.
• Once the dishwashing liquid does its magic, all you have to do is flush the toilet a couple of times to clean any residue.

Now after you have finished the task, following the steps mentioned in this article, you will be left with no mess (perhaps some cleaning), no broken seals, and no overflow. Your toilet will be good as new and ready for use. That's much better than having to cleanup after yourself. Or should I say... cleanup after your toilet.