Unclogging a Toilet
Toilets usually have built in traps. Objects stuck in the trap cause slow drainage or clogged toilets and usually can be dislodged by plunging.
Do not use a coat hanger to unclog a toilet. You might scratch the bowl. I the bowl is scratched, try removing the black marks with a heavy-duty powder-type cleanser containing bleach.
Never use chemical drain cleaners in a toilet. if there is not water in the bowl, pour in some water into it. Water helps seal the plunger flange, creating a suction allowing you to apply pressure to dislodge the blockage. Plunge forcefully about a dozen times. Remove the plunger to allow the toilet to drain. If it does not drain, or drains too slowly, then repeat plunging.
You might need an auger to remove stubborn objects such as small hard objects. Never use a hand auger on a toilet. The force of the auger when turning the crank may shatter the porcelain bowl. A closet auger is designed specifically to be used on toilets. It has a long handle with a crank, and the bend in the handle is covered with a protective sleeve to prevent scratching the porcelain. Turn the crank clockwise and push. The auger can shove the blockage forward into the drain system. If the auger catches on the object, continue turning the crank as you pull out the cable until you can get the object dislodged.
Take out the toilet. When plunging or augering doesn't work, your only option will be to remove the toilet and try to fish out the object from the other end.
