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Urgent! How to unclog a toilet without a plunger or snake?

I need to unclog this toilet immediately but have no plunger or toilet snake handy. I've already tried reaching as far as I can and there is no blockage and have dumped water from a bucket in already and tried with chemical breakup. Is there anything else that might work? Can I use the toilet brush?

Update:

The blockage is just a whole bunch of extra soft toilet paper and I would prefer if I don't have to go out to buy something? I've tried dumping hot water in once now, how many times should I try?

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  • 8 years ago
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    Use a wire coat hanger. Be careful since you put in all those chemicals.

  • Be extremely careful,now that you've poured caustic chemicals in there. If you end up getting help -- friend, plumber, etc -- please remember to tell them what you've put in -- skin irritation, eye damage, etc can result. I'd say keep pouring water into the bowl, keep the water level up to the bottom of the rim, and maybe over time, it will self resolve. If you need immediate, borrow a plunger from a neighbor. Be careful -- don't splash all around.

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  • 5 years ago

    Mostly that you may push the clog by means of through pouring a massive pail of water down the toilet. You have got to pour it all of sudden, not regularly. However of path do not let it overflow! For those who shouldn't have a tremendous pail/bucket, you should use a wastebasket of some kind. After you pour a few gallons, wait and it should trickle down progressively. As soon as the water is low, that you would be able to try again.

  • 8 years ago

    Doubt it, clothes hanger might help! But a auger is the best way. It's call a closet auger and sold at lowes. It will unclog it, good luck

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  • 8 years ago

    That is a very good question actually, I started to look around and found the following:

    dishwashing liquid/soap

    http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/rep...

    Baking soda and Vinegar

    http://frugalliving.about.com/od/homemaintenancere...

    Hope it helps in time!

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    A floor mop makes a good plunger.

  • 8 years ago

    If you can get hold of muriatic acid, it will do the trick.

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