Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Unclog Your Toilet Drain Using A Toilet Plunger Holder

By Sharron Cantu


Clogged toilets are unsanitary and a huge problem, especially if it's the only accessible one in your home. A toilet plunger holder can be used in a number of tested methods to help clear up the water closet plumbing. Make sure you always use the right tools for this job, as merely flushing the bowl will lead to an even bigger mess.

Try and flush your toilet just one time if you believe it is clogged. If it is confirmed, use dedicated plungers to suction out the clog. Sometimes, however, the plungers need extra help to unclog tough blockage, and you will need to use one or several other methods.

Going for or purchasing the right kind of plungers is equally important as knowing the right way of using it. The best plungers are either ball-shaped or has a fold-out rubber flange at the end of it. If the plungers you buy is quite large, it will work beset if you apply extra force to it during use.

Place the plunger into the bowl and push down firmly, but slowly enough not to splash any water out of the bowl. Make sure the drain hole is entirely covered when you press down for best results. Additionally, make sure the rubber cup with the attached stick is directly touching against the drain hole and all the way under the water.

You can create the necessary suction and pressure on the drain hole by sharply pulling then strongly pushing the plunger head back and forth. During these motions, make sure the plungers are acting inside the water rather than moving far up into the air above. Your water closet can be unclogged in several motions and be clear for use in no time.

If this basic procedure does not work, you can try adding 5 tablespoons of dish soap into the bowl. After sitting in the water for 5 to 7 minutes, pour a pot of boiled water into it. The soap will act as a type of lubricant to the blockage. Use a plunger afterwards about 5 to 7 times to unclog the drain.

You could also use a 2 cup mixture of baking soda and vinegar to unclog the drain. As long as your toilet bowl isn't filled completely with water, you can pour the mixture in and wait several minutes for it to settle. Afterwards, pour some more water inside the bowl and use your plunger.

There are times when these mentioned methods just don't do the trick. In these cases, you may need to take more action and use a wire clothes hanger to physically clear the inside of the drain hole. Unravel the hanger so that it is straight with one hooked end, and stick it into the drain hole. You should twist, push, etc. In a circular motion once inside the hole to clear up the blockage.

Plungers usually do a good enough job in unclogging toilets. Although this should usually work with normal clogs, your water closet could still get clogged in the near future. If that's the case, seek help from a professional plumber.




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