How to unclog a toilet without a plunger

emxowm · Jul 30th, 2008, 07:39 PM

Ever had a toilet clog on you at the wrong time? Here is how you can unclog it if you don't have a plunger at your disposal (or are too embarrased to ask for one).

Get the bathroom trash can or any other large vessel that can hold water and make sure it is empty. Turn on the water and get is as HOT as you can. Fill the trash can with steaming hot water. Quickly pour the hot water into the running/clogged toilet. *Now I know that this might be a little scary since you are probably thinking that you have already clogged the toilet and now you are going to flood the bathroom, but if you pour too slowly this will NOT work* Once you start dumping the hot water into the toilet it will flush and everything will go down.

I learned this trick during a bachelorette weekend with some girlfriends. Six of us were staying in a suite with a really terrible toilet. It worked everytime!

ladyjane76 · Jul 30th, 2008, 07:43 PM

where were you 2 months ago!!!

oo0ehxtahcee0oo · Jul 30th, 2008, 07:45 PM

shoot, learn something new everyday!! thanks!!

BagLadie · Jul 30th, 2008, 07:50 PM

I hope to GOD I never have to use what I have learned here!!!

Reminds me of Along Came Polly. Greatest scene in a movie EVER.

exotikittenx · Jul 30th, 2008, 07:57 PM

Should you be pouring in while it's flushing or re-flush it?

burberryprncess · Jul 30th, 2008, 08:00 PM

I think I like the snake better.

amanda · Jul 30th, 2008, 08:03 PM

lol i just always shove a wire hanger down there and jiggle it around. i'm kind of a clean freak in, uh, that area, so i usually end up clogging mine with toilet paper at least once a week, and when i don't have a plunger, that usually breaks up the paper.

if it's clogged with things other than paper...uh, y'all are on your own! but the hot water idea sounds interesting.

cherripi · Jul 30th, 2008, 08:12 PM

Thanks for the tips!

I can only imagine how bad that'd smell, hot water + stuff in the toilet.......

xi_captain · Jul 30th, 2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda

lol i just always shove a wire hanger down there and jiggle it around. i'm kind of a clean freak in, uh, that area, so i usually end up clogging mine with toilet paper at least once a week, and when i don't have a plunger, that usually breaks up the paper.

if it's clogged with things other than paper...uh, y'all are on your own! but the hot water idea sounds interesting.

I've done that twice and both times they didn't work so I had to go out late at night and buy a plunger

. Oh well, I might try the OP's tip next time

. Thanks for sharing!

caitlin1214 · Jul 30th, 2008, 08:25 PM

Let's just say I know my way around a plunger. (I'm like Amanda with the whole toilet paper thing.)

caitlin1214 · Jul 30th, 2008, 08:25 PM

Thanks for the tip, though!

It'll save me the embarrassment of having to ask for a plunger when one isn't readily available.

Charlie · Jul 30th, 2008, 08:27 PM

I've actually done this before, I was like 10 and Grandma taught me how to do it

Lanier · Jul 30th, 2008, 08:37 PM

Good info to know ... just in case!

CuriousGeorge · Jul 30th, 2008, 08:39 PM

that is neat! is it because the hot water melts the poopoo or something? =X

amanda · Jul 30th, 2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CuriousGeorge

that is neat! is it because the hot water melts the poopoo or something? =X

i think it's probably because the heat helps break down the toilet paper - even if you poo a lot, it's usually the toilet paper that clogs things up, i think.

i'm really glad i already ate dinner.

Jul 30th, 2008, 07:39 PM	#1
emxowm Member	How to unclog a toilet without a plunger Ever had a toilet clog on you at the wrong time? Here is how you can unclog it if you don't have a plunger at your disposal (or are too embarrased to ask for one). Get the bathroom trash can or any other large vessel that can hold water and make sure it is empty. Turn on the water and get is as HOT as you can. Fill the trash can with steaming hot water. Quickly pour the hot water into the running/clogged toilet. Now I know that this might be a little scary since you are probably thinking that you have already clogged the toilet and now you are going to flood the bathroom, but if you pour too slowly this will NOT work Once you start dumping the hot water into the toilet it will flush and everything will go down. I learned this trick during a bachelorette weekend with some girlfriends. Six of us were staying in a suite with a really terrible toilet. It worked everytime!

Jul 30th, 2008, 07:43 PM	#2
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Jul 30th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#6
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Jul 30th, 2008, 08:03 PM	#7
amanda I Bleed Georgia Red Location: Athens, GA	lol i just always shove a wire hanger down there and jiggle it around. i'm kind of a clean freak in, uh, that area, so i usually end up clogging mine with toilet paper at least once a week, and when i don't have a plunger, that usually breaks up the paper. if it's clogged with things other than paper...uh, y'all are on your own! but the hot water idea sounds interesting. __________________ PROUD TO BE A UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BULLDOG! Read my blog: http://graduationday.wordpress.com

Jul 30th, 2008, 08:12 PM	#8
cherripi I <3 my pinecone! Location: San Francisco, CA	Thanks for the tips! I can only imagine how bad that'd smell, hot water + stuff in the toilet....... __________________ Wishlist: Chanel 07 red and black caviar jumbo with bijoux chain Bubblegum pink caviar flap Baby pink GST with GH Baby pink/blue caviar Medallion Cream/white caviar jumbo

Jul 30th, 2008, 08:25 PM	#10
caitlin1214 Santa Baby Location: Toronto, Canada (Eh?)	Let's just say I know my way around a plunger. (I'm like Amanda with the whole toilet paper thing.) __________________ And this above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. Polonius, Hamlet Act I, sc iii

Jul 30th, 2008, 08:27 PM	#12
Charlie ♥CRYLATER3♥	I've actually done this before, I was like 10 and Grandma taught me how to do it __________________

Jul 30th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#13
Lanier Eeek! It's a mouse! Location: The Southeast	Good info to know ... just in case! __________________ I the University of Georgia

Jul 30th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#14
CuriousGeorge Member Location: California	that is neat! is it because the hot water melts the poopoo or something? =X