A toilet plunger is an appropriate device for plunging a toilet. The cup on this is taller than the cup on a sink plunger, and the bottom of the cup has a flange that resembles a sleeve. For a tight seal, the flange fits into the opening in your toilet bowl. The flange may also fold into the cup so the plunger can be used on sinks and tubs. A flange plunger is what you need for this activity because a cup plunger is significantly less successful at unclogging toilets.
1.Fill the bathroom sink (as Needed)
Ensure that the toilet bowl is filled with water. Although it’s ideal for submerging the plunger’s head completely, you must at least have enough water to reach the cup’s lip (not just the flange). Don’t worry if something is floating in the toilet bowl (that’s why plumbers charge so much!). If necessary, fill the basin with water.
2.Setting up the Plunger
If you want, put on rubber gloves. Ensure that the plunger’s flange is entirely removed from the cup. Lower the plunger into the bowl to get the most water into the cup at an angle. Going straight down reduces the force of the plunge since the cup holds a lot of air, which will compress more forcefully than water. Place the cup over the drain hole of the toilet so that the flange is inside and the cup completely seals the hole’s perimeter.
3.Utilize the Plunger
Take hold of the plunger handle with both hands, press down firmly on the cup, and then raise it back up without rupturing the seal around the hole. Five or six push-pull cycles should be performed, with the final shove removing the cup from the spot.
It is necessary to rapidly alternate compression, and suction forces in the toilet drain to remove the obstruction.
4.Flush the Toilet
If the toilet is still clogged, remove the toilet’s tank lid and look for the circular flapper at the bottom of the tank. This is your emergency water shutoff.
Flushes the bathroom. If it usually flushes, you’re done and can replace the tank’s lid. If not, reach into the tank and push the flapper down over the gap that restricts the water from flowing if the toilet is still blocked and on the verge of overflowing. Reverse the toilet plunger once the tank has finished refilling.
