Although using a plunger is the best method to unclog a toilet, you might have to look for other means because you won’t always have a plunger at hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article discusses some quick ways to unclog your toilet without a plunger. Be sure to try one or a combination of methods until your toilet becomes fully reusable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Quick Questions Before Starting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like most other activities you do, you’ll want to have a hint of various aspects of it, such as the time it will take you to finish the activity, ease of doing it, and the cost of the materials required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s a quick overview of these aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Difficult is This to Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Unclogging a blocked toilet is quite an easy thing to do, especially if the clog is caused by organic matter. Clogs caused by non-degradable items can be pretty hard to clear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your toilet is clogging because of plumbing-related problems, you’ll have to call in a plumber to help you out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Long Does it Take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It takes just a few minutes to unclog a clog. You can be done in 15 to 60 minutes or as much as 12 to 24 hours if you have to let the clog sit overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Much Do Materials Cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The cost of unclogging a toilet can range between $3 to $25. The cost depends on the method you are using, which determines the types of materials you’ll need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since most of the materials used to unclog toilets are readily available at home for use in other household activities, you might unclog the toilet at zero cost at that moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Items Needed to Unclog a Toilet (With No Plunger in Sight)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t have a plunger at hand when your toilet clogs, there are several items you can use to unclog it. Some of the items are readily available in the house and do not have to be bought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s what you’ll need to unblock your toilet if you don’t have a plunger:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Plastic wrap<\/strong> – $3 – $15<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Dish soap<\/strong> – $3 – $7<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Water <\/strong>– readily available <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Baking soda<\/strong> – $3 -$3.50<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Vinegar <\/strong>– $9 -$20<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Bucket <\/strong>– readily available, or from $10 if you have to buy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Water bottle<\/strong> – readily available at home<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to Unclog Toilet Without a Plunger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As mentioned, you can successfully unclog a blocked toilet using the above items if you don’t have a plunger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s important to note that if one of the methods discussed below fails, you can try it again a few times. At times, you might have to try a combination of different methods until you are successful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unclog a Toilet With Dish Soap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dish soap is excellent for unclogging a toilet because of its lubricative ability. The liquid soap lubricates the clogging materials and makes them flow away once you flush the toilet. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dish soap also breaks down grime, dirt, and grease, making the blocking material disintegrate and clear away after flushing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To unclog your toilet using dish soap, pour a generous amount of it into the toilet bowl and let it sit for about 30-45 minutes before flushing the toilet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are lucky, the clog should clear in one attempt with the dish soap. If it doesn’t, you can try other methods below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Water bottle<\/strong> – readily available at home<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Bucket <\/strong>– readily available, or from $10 if you have to buy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Vinegar <\/strong>– $9 -$20<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Baking soda<\/strong> – $3 -$3.50<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Water <\/strong>– readily available <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Dish soap<\/strong> – $3 – $7<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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