How to Plunge a Toilet

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Turn off the water to the toilet to prevent any overflow.. Push the flapper down inside the toilet tank to stop the bowl from filling.. Lay rags or towels around the toilet to catch any spills.

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1

Turn off the water to the toilet to prevent any overflow.

Step 1

Turn off the water to the toilet to prevent any overflow.

2

Push the flapper down inside the toilet tank to stop the bowl from filling.

Step 2

Push the flapper down inside the toilet tank to stop the bowl from filling.

3

Lay rags or towels around the toilet to catch any spills.

Step 3

Lay rags or towels around the toilet to catch any spills.

4

Bail out water with a bucket if the toilet bowl is close to overflowing.

Step 4

Bail out water with a bucket if the toilet bowl is close to overflowing.

5

Pour hot water and dish soap in your toilet to help loosen the clog.

Step 5

Pour hot water and dish soap in your toilet to help loosen the clog.

6

Use a flange plunger to get the best suction.

Step 6

Use a flange plunger to get the best suction.

7

Place the plunger in your toilet so the cup goes around the drain hole.

Step 7

Place the plunger in your toilet so the cup goes around the drain hole.

8

Move the plunger up and down for 10–20 seconds before removing it to clear the c

Step 8

Move the plunger up and down for 10–20 seconds before removing it to clear the clog.

9

Turn on the water so you can try flushing your toilet.

Step 9

Turn on the water so you can try flushing your toilet.

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