I panicked when the toilet clogged at a party, but in time I remembered a wonderful remedy

Clogged toilet.What do we do? This problem can be solved in different ways. But it is more important to prevent its appearance in the future. Today's edition. "Site" It reminds you of things you should never throw in the sewers. And at the end of the article, we will share effective methods for cleaning the clog in the toilet.



I wouldn’t write such an article if I hadn’t recently been trapped with this damn sewer. I have a bad habit: I throw used paper towels into the toilet. As a result, the toilet clogged, and I argued with myself for a long time about what happened.

Although cleaning the blockage in the toilet is not very difficult. We have good advice on this site. Here is an article by my colleague Bogdan Stasyuk.



So back to the paper towels. The fact is that they are denser than ordinary toilet paper. It is more difficult to dissolve in water. The same goes for wet wipes. Even if they have a special mark on them, it is better to just throw them in the bin.

What items can not be flushed into the toilet

1. Personal hygiene products. Covering the sewers with these things is easy. This is why it is so common to see warning signs in public toilets asking them not to throw pads or tampons into the drain. The rule is standard, but it is worth reminding.
2. Food waste. It doesn't matter if it's liquid or solid. Do not throw it into the toilet, as it can not only clog the sewer, but also lead to damage to the water supply system. Food is also polluting the toilet itself.
   
   
   
   
3. Cat toilet filler. It all depends on the material from which this filler is made. However, it is better not to take risks, as the pellets can stick together and form one large lump of waste inside the sewer.
4. Waste from cigarettes. They do not dissolve in water, so you should not flush them into the toilet.
5. Medications and other medicines. Mindless handling of such things can not only clog sewers, but also harm the environment by getting into the water. They need to be disposed of, handing over to the points of reception of such waste.
   
   
   
   
6. Hair. They can stick to other waste and clog the toilet with them. There are people who believe in superstitions. Therefore, all hair with a comb they carefully collect and burn. You heard of that?
7. Coffee grounds. It does not dissolve in water, but only gets wet and sticks to the pipes. Clogging the sewer thanks to it is simple.
   
   
   
   
8. Tea brewing. It works just like it does with coffee grounds. It is best to throw this waste in the trash with other organic matter.

How to get rid of toilet clogs Clean toilet can be with the help of special household chemicals. Follow the instructions on the package, but usually just pour the chemical down the toilet and let it work for a few minutes or hours and then rinse with water.

If you do not want to use store funds, there are a lot of folk tricks. For example, you can pour hot water into the toilet and add a glass of soda and a glass of vinegar. Leave the solution for a few minutes and then flush the toilet with water.



A plunger is also used to combat blockages. This is a special device that creates pressure and helps remove clogs from the toilet. Fill the toilet with water to cover the plunger, and then quickly and hard press the plunger several times. It may take several attempts to get rid of everything in the sewer completely.

If the toilet is clogged too much, special tools such as drain-ribbon. In this case, it is better to contact specialists so as not to damage the toilet or drainage system.

I hope you can use this advice. And if you have other recommendations for cleaning the toilet from clogs, be sure to share them in the comments!