Pump the plunger up and down several times, then lift it quickly to release the clog; repeat if necessary until the toilet flushes smoothly. Plunging a toilet works by creating a vacuum and ...

If the clog isn't too stubborn, the added pressure of a full toilet bowl plus the lubricating quality of the soap should help usher the backed-up matter through pretty quickly. The worst-case ...

How to Unclog a Toilet the Right Way 02:09 Clogged, jammed, blocked, backed up – however you say it – here's how to handle some common toilet mishaps without a plumber. Plus, the right way to ...