After you’ve unclogged your toilet, simply turn the valve counterclockwise to turn the water back on.
Pouring boiling water into the toilet can crack the wax ring around the toilet or even the toilet bowl itself. Get your water hot, but don’t let it boil. [3] X Research source If you’re worried about getting your water too hot, just use hot water from the tap.
Depending on how clogged your toilet is, you may have to pour a little water in, stop, and then wait for the water to go down before pouring the rest.
Use grease-fighting dish soap to break up the clog.
If the soap doesn’t do much in terms of unclogging your toilet, don’t panic—there’s one more step that will hopefully flush all your problems away.
Wait overnight if your toilet is still not flushing properly. If it’s not unclogged in the morning, try using a plunger. [10] X Expert Source Allen LeeHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 10 July 2020. You can even use a toilet drain snake. [11] X Expert Source Allen LeeHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 10 July 2020.
Run the plunger under hot water for 30 seconds before plunging to warm the rubber up. If the clog still doesn’t come loose, call a plumber.
