Help....hurry please?

Question

My dughter clogged up the toilet, short of renting and auger what can i do??? tired a plunger it didn't work.

Answer 1

If you can get what material the clog was then you will know how to proceed. If it was paper products then time will soften the clog and a plunger may work.

If it is a clog of plastic or some other water proof material you may have to remove the toilet or call a plumber.

Answer 2

No laughing matter, and without knowing WHY it clogged or with what, the best might be a plumber, or a DIY removal of the toilet.

The plunger/ coat hanger/ "auger" might help, but my first suggestion would be ASK HER what went down there.

Chemicals will not dissolve a hair brush or makeup mirror,,,or tampon applicators or shavers.

The "S" or "P" flow of a toilet is designed obviously for waste, not "products" and if even a shaver is wedged, all else behind it will be wedged as well. The problem with a coat hanger is it's flexibility. You'll only get it in, so far. TOO flexible won't dislodge the clog.

It could also be that whatever is clogging the toilet could be wedged into the vent hole/wax ring, by now??? hence the need to pull the toilet.

You can BUY a snake, and they are sold in many price ranges and designs for jobs, and I notice Hurry, and just a few min ago your post, so I want to assume that you have anm alternate means of a toilet,,,even if it's inconvenient

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

A clogged toilet often can be cleared in a few simple steps. Give these a try before you call in the pros. It should be obvious, but if you think your toilet is blocked, don't use it until the blockage is cleared.

Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Steps
1
Ask your family if anything is missing. A missing toy or a make up container could be blocking the toilet and if so will likely require you to use a toilet auger. If no one knows about anything missing, you're probably dealing with a clog.
2
Place some old towels or blankets on the floor around the toilet, (no matter how careful you are, some water will likely splash onto the floor).
3
Scoop water out of the toilet bowl into a bucket (not down the sink). Leave enough water to cover the plunger
4
Insert the plunger into the toilet, making sure the rubber globe or cup is fully seated over the drain opening and covered with water.
5
Push the plunger handle down with firm strokes. Increase pressure on the clog by pushing and releasing the plunger 10 to 15 times. Rough, careless plunging can damage the toilet bowl. If the clog isn't too tight, these bursts of increased water pressure caused by the plunger,will probably clear the obstruction.
6
Attack tougher problems with a toilet auger (similar to a plumber's snake but covered in a plastic sheath to protect the toilet bowl from scratches (see "eHow to Use a Plumber's Snake"). Lost toys, tubes of makeup and stubborn clogs will all probably require an auger.
7
Flush the toilet when you think the clog has moved. As a precaution, have the toilet tank lid off and be ready to stop the water flow by raising the ball in the toilet tank.

Tips & Warnings
Buy the highest-quality plunger you can.
If the plunger or the auger don't remove the clog, you options are to call in the pros or remove the toilet yourself and manually remove the blockage.
If you're desperate and can't get hold of a plumber, a strong wet/dry vacuum will sometimes be able to remove a clog.
Be very cautious about using a chemical drian cleaner/opener in a clogged toilet. They are caustic and can cause chemical burns to the eyes or skin. Make sure that any product used is specifically marked as safe for use with porcelain, and follow the manufacturer's directions exactly. Never mix any of these chemical agents, as dangerous reactions could occur. Never attempt to plunge a toilet after you have put drain cleaner in the bowl.

Answer 4

Most DIY rental centers can rent you a plumber's snake. This would be the second thing a plumber would try (a plunger being the first.)
I recomment an automatic "Roto Rooter" type of snake. If that doesn't fix the problem, then you'll probably have to get the pipes dugg up.
If your toilet had a 3/8" or smaller drain line, a coat hanger would work great. But your toilet drain pipe is 3" or larger. A coat hanger will only work if you get very lucky!

Answer 5

Undo a wire clothes hanger and bend the "hook" end tighter. Shove it as far as it will go into the toilet and pull back--repeatedly. This should loosen the clog enough for the plunger to work--if the clog is reachable. If that doesn't get it, auger rental is the only recourse besides a plumber.

Answer 6

Empty the toilet bowl of water, then I'm afraid it's in with your hand to try and remove the offending article. A straightened out wire coat hanger is good to remove clogged up soggy toilet paper but I'd try the plunger if neither of these work. Failing all those you may have to call a plumber!

Answer 7

What did she clog it up with? Is your toilet the type with a lot of water in the basin normally, or the type with the small amount of water at the bottom.

If its the type with the small amount of water and its only clogged up with toilet paper, FLUSH the toilet. Dont be alarmed when the water starts filling up the basin, by the time it begins to overflow, the Huge weight of water pressure will soon shift the paper.

Answer 8

Depends on what she used; any paper products etc that will dissolve with Draino or Liquid Plumber use it.
Try pouring a whole bucket of water down it FAST to force object down. Bend a wire coat hanger and see if you can hook it. with that.
I know it says on bottle not to use Drano in toilets but it does work; you just cannot leave it in there more than a half hour so it etches the porcelien. Hope this helps.

Answer 9

Depends on what your daughter clogged it with and what kind of toilet u have. if it is something like a shirt or large piece of clothing, pulling it out would work better (How old is your daughter?).

If the toilet has an exposed S curve, that's probably the easiest (but messiest) way to remedy the situation.

Good Luck!

Answer 10

Fill a mop bucket with water. Pour directly down the drain hole from waist height. Repeat if necessary.