Pour a gallon of hot (not boiling) water from waist height. The pressure and heat help soften the clog. Warning: Boiling water can crack the porcelain. Baking Soda and Vinegar:
Locate the water valve on the wall behind the toilet and turn it clockwise to shut off the supply entirely. Top Methods to Clear the Clog The Plunger Method (Best First Step): toilet is clogged with poop
If the water is rising near the rim, flushing again is a guaranteed way to flood your bathroom floor with sewage. If the bowl is full, you may need to bail some water out into a bucket (using a disposable cup or container) until the water level is lower. This prevents splashing while you work. Pour a gallon of hot (not boiling) water from waist height
Main bathroom, second floor Report filed by: Homeowner (identity withheld for dignity) Date: Yesterday evening Time of incident: Approximately 9:47 PM, just before guests arrived Baking Soda and Vinegar: Locate the water valve
Because poop and toilet paper are water-soluble, they can often be broken down or lubricated to slide through the trap. The Dish Soap & Hot Water "Hack"
Give it 20–30 minutes to work. If the water level drops, the clog is clearing. The Baking Soda & Vinegar "Volcano"