You don’t know what caused the overflowing toilet. All you know is that you flushed it, and water started coming up. “No…no, no, NO!” you screamed as you ran for the towels and newspaper. But it was too late – your bathroom wasnow a lake. What can you do?
Chemical Methods to Clear your Drain
If you have a little patience, you may be able to make short work of your overflowing toilet. There are a few things that you may have around the house to remedy the problem. First, go to your kitchen and get the bottle of dishwashing liquid. Go ahead and put a few squirts into the toilet water when it’s at its lowest level. Then, find yourself a big bucket and fill it with hot water. It’s important that you don’t make it too hot (definitely not boiling), because it could probably fracture the porcelain. Slowly pour it in with the dish detergent, and let it set for a few minutes. If the clog doesn’t dissipate after you’ve poured all the water, plung it down and start over.
Go back to the kitchen and grab a box of baking soda along with a good sized bottle of vinegar. Pour the whole box into the water (when it’s at its lowest level), then pour in the vinegar behind it. It’s going to really fizz, so pour slowly! Then, take the same bucket with the same hot temperature of water and gently pour it into the toilet bowl. Let it set overnight. If the water doesn’t go down after repeating this process (and you’ve also tried chemicals such as enzyme products), it’s time to apply more physical methods to stop this pesky overflowing toilet!
Physical Methods You Can Use
Well, you’ve already been using your handy plunger, but do you have the best type for an overflowing toilet? The little cheap ones that look like suction cups won’t work; you need the ones that are bigger with a little extra rubber on them in order to forma good seal as you plunge. If you have one of those, you are good to go. But, if it’s still not working, go to your closet. That’s right. Go to your bedroom, grab a sturdy wire hanger, and unravel it. Cover an end of it firmly with a cloth to protect the bowl from being scratched or damaged by the metal, and stick it down into the drain. If you push, rotate, and move it around down in there and still get no result, you may need to buy a plumbing snake. They are also called augers and will get way down in the drain, much farther than the hanger from before.
When All Else Fails, Call Us!
Our drain cleaning pros here at It’s Done use the most recent technology in unclogging something such as an overflowing toilet. It doesn’t matter what sized drain you are having a problem with, blockages are no match for our years of experience. Whether your drainage problem is at a residential or commercial building, feel free to give us a call at (303) 622-3535 if you are in or around the Denver area.
