Hot water helps dissolve blockages, and dish soap lubricates the pipes to ease the clog.
What You’ll Need:
Dish soap
Hot (not boiling) water
How to Do It:
Pour a generous amount of dish soap (about 1/4 cup) into the toilet bowl.
Heat a bucket of water until it’s hot but not boiling (boiling water can crack porcelain).
Pour the hot water into the toilet from waist height to create pressure and help push the clog.
Wait 10–15 minutes for the solution to work, then flush.
2. Baking Soda and Vinegar Method
Why It Works:
The chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar helps break down blockages and clear the pipes.
What You’ll Need:
1 cup of baking soda
2 cups of white vinegar
Hot water
How to Do It:
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