A clogged toilet can be a constant problem in a busy home. However most of us tend to rush out and buy expensive products in order to deal with the problem quickly, this is all bad for your toilet and the environment. The first thing you need to do is avoid constant flushing, the end result will just be a lot of waste and water spilling onto your floor. Since the atmosphere of the job in question could be quite unsanitary make sure you are covered up with gloves and a mask.
An essential item to keep in your bathroom is a plunger. Its very simple and basic but it gets the job done. Start plunging as deep as you can go in your toilet, do not apply to much force as the water could rise deeper. If you find it doesn’t appear to be shifting then add some dish washing soap or something similar which should begin to loosen it up. Wait for a few minutes to give the soap some time to work and start again with the plunger gently to see if there is any progress.
If you are still having difficulties then a coat hanger should be able to enter the toilet enough in order to shift waste that may have caused the clog in the first place. You simply insert the hanger into the toilet, twist it and shift it around until you see signs of movement down the bottom. Try and avoid scratching the bottom of your toilet as coat hangers can actually be quite sharp and could easily leave a mark. Once you start seeing the water moving you then return to the plunger and it should easily start flowing freely again. Avoid flushing till a few hours have passed, you need to give the water enough time to get back on its usual trail and waste can take some time to shift.
External Links
Home Turned Green – Article to Fixing a Clogged Toilet
Google Knol – Article on Fixing a Toilet Clog