“The Emergency Plan”
Despite all precautions, a clog can happen. Before you panic, try these 10 tips.
- The plunger
- Classic but often effective, especially for shallow blockages.
- Warm water
- Sometimes, just pouring hot (not boiling) water is enough to dissolve the clog.
- Baking soda + vinegar
- The effervescent reaction can dislodge dirt.
- Pump unblocker
- More potent than a plunger, it creates intense pressure.
- Plumbing snake
- A flexible cable that reaches deep into the clog.
- Let it work
- Waiting a few hours can allow the paper to disintegrate.
- Avoid chemicals
- It isn’t good for the environment and sometimes for your pipes.
- Dismantle the bowl
- As a last resort, if you're a handyman.
- Prevention is cure
- See previous article on preventive maintenance.
- Call in a pro if nothing works, a plumber is the safest solution.
Conclusion
With these methods, you can often fix minor clogs and avoid significant costs. If all else fails, call a professional immediately.
To find out more :
The Home Depot guide has videos explaining how to do it.