3 Ways To Stop A Clogged Toilet From Overflowing
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You never know when you might need to stop the rising water in an overflowing toilet that has a clog. Different homes have different plumbing configurations so understanding several methods will help you avoid a tough situation and possible damage to your home. I will also finish the video with a hack that mind help you unclog your toilet if you don't have a plunger handy.
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MAN PLEASE HURRY UP THE TOILET WATER IS COMING UP
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i've done plumbing for some time and worked in a Home Depot plumbing dept. for 8 years at one point. first, you cannot use a plunger if the water level is close to the top of the bowel. when you push on the plunger, it will force the water over the top of the bowel. wait until the water has drained at least half-way down the bowel. second, if you buy a plunger, only buy a RUBBER one with the circular extension on the bottom - do not buy the cheap plastic ones! the rubber ones will conform to the size and shape of the bowel opening and make a good pressure seal while the plastic ones will not seal as well. the guy's advice in the video about using dish washing liquid and/or hot water really does work. and obviously, drain clog liquids also work. finally, this procedure is a final "emergency" option. get a wire coat hanger from your closet and straighten it out completely. on one end where you will hold the hanger, bend a loop to make it easy to hold. stick the hanger down into the bowel and shove it into the opening as best you can and move it around. most clogs occur right at the opening of the toilet in the bottom of the bowel or slightly up into the toilet trap. if you look at the side of your toilet and see that "snake-like" figure on the side of the bowel, that is the trap. when you have cleared the clog, pull the hanger out, wash it well and spray sanitizer on it and then put it in the back of the vanity under the sink for the next "emergency" clog. one last bit of advice about using a toilet, and i will try to be delicate here. toilet paper is what usually causes the clog. when you have done your "number two", flush the toilet at that point. THEN use toilet paper after the flush is completed and flush a second time. you will probably never experience a clogged toilet using this procedure.
The only times I had a toilet clog was when my teenage daughter had friends over and they pulled pranks like putting a sock in there. A toilet clog should be an extremely rare thing.
@@kenmore01 LOL! i worked at a Home Depot plumbing dept. for 8 years once. 90% of the toilets i sold were because the people's old ones kept clogging. the BEST toilet for "no clogs" will have a 2/3/8th" trap discharge, fully glazed, a 3" flush valve opening in the water tank, and the old 1.6 gallon per flush volume.
Extra flushes are not an option in "extreme drought" California.
I’m not reading all that, because floors are replaceable.. my time is not.. so plunge that fully filled bowl.. 🍻
@@AverageReviewsYT perhaps if you did "read more", you might learn a few things.
👍🏻 My 14 year old self needed this video in the 70s during a toilet incident. I'll send it to our young family members.
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Awesome such a simple solution to take away the panic feeling watching the water rise I could have used this a few times over my 77 years
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It is good to have a mental practice because when it actually happens the panic will take over. Great tip. Thank you for sharing
You helped me to fix my issue! By turning the water off, then flushing the toilet again and then turning the water back on, that reset my the water level in my toilet. My wife actually was the one that flushed the toilet (I went nuts when she did it, but it looks like she knew better, lol), so thanks to her for an assist, as well! Have a great one!
After the plunger alone did very little to unclog my toilet, I tried method 3 in this video using Dawn Ultra and hot tap water. It took only three plunges after letting it sit for no more than a couple minutes before the clog was cleared. Thanks so much for the video!
THANK YOU FOR THIS! I watched it the day it came out and thought "Thats pretty cool." As luck would have it, this afternoon one of my kids clogged a toilet. Ugh... My wife went to get the plunger but I said "Don't do that -- get the Dawn." (She looked at me like I was crazy... 😆) The water was slowly seeping out the bowl. I put a generous amount of Dawn dish soap in and let it sit for 15 minutes. I came back and dumped a small Pyrex bowl of very hot water. I let it sit for a minute... and then flushed. IT ALL WENT RIGHT DOWN! I hate using a plunger because it is so messy. This worked PERFECTLY with zero mess. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! 🙌🏼 This needs to go viral!
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Be careful about using hot water in a toilet. My dad used to use that trick, and it eventually melted the wax ring enough that it started leaking. If you have one of the newer wax-free rings, you should be okay. But, hot water will never work as well as a plunger, anyway. The trick to using a plunger effectively is to take a two-step approach. First, push the plunger down once slowly to get the air out without splashing water too much. Second, without breaking the seal at the bottom of the plunger, move the plunger rapidly up and down, but only move it about an inch (at most) in each direction. That will loosen up the clog very quickly without splashing water everywhere.
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This was a great refresher course. I changed ALL my valves under the sink and toilet to 1/4 turns, over 10 years ago! Now, if I can just convince my wife to do a “ courtesy flush” every now and then.
Figured out the 1/4 turn 50+ years ago; no internet then to share it out.
@@ionu4535 I figured it out 60 years ago!
The phone jack next to the toilet got me cracking up. Reminds me of grandmother's house, has one in her bathroom, on the wall opposite the toilet and between the bathtub and toilet. When my mother was a teenager in the 80s she would chat with her boyfriend on the rotary phone while getting her hair and makeup ready for her date. If only today's kid knew how wild the 80s were 🤣
I installed a phone in the bathroom when we bought a house back in the 70s. The obvious reason was the phone only rang if you were home alone and in the bathroom. For the nay-sayers, answering machines were not common then, and caller ID hadn't even been dreamed of yet.
@@rupe53 heck yeah. The good ol days when you could swiftly end a conversation gone sour by slamming the handset down on the cradle and the person on the other end could hear "CLACK!!!!!!"
Would be awkward to talk on the phone and take a 💩
@@abutts02 ... kinda reminds me of the old TV commercial from AT&T (Sprint?) where they said you could hear a pin drop. I doubt they intended the other party could hear a deuce drop.
@@rupe53 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’ve been using the hot water trick in conjunction with the plunger. If I get a stubborn one I’ll be reaching for the Dawn! If I have a sink draining a little slow I’ll turn on the hot and let it go for a while, usually gets things going.
Just followed your easy directions from turning the water off to pouring dish soap and then boiling water AND IT WORKED! Super easy and super effective 👌 👍 Thanks so much!! 🎉🎉😊😊
You literally saved Me!!! I've unclogged plenty of toilets before but this one wasn't bulging! I tried the turning the water valve off trick & it helped!!! All I needed was to plunge with force & everything starting flushing! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this video. Picture it: It’s after midnight, everything is closed expect Walgreens and they’ve completely run out plungers. Tonight will be a disaster…… The House Saver: Your video has saved my money, a night of unpleasantries, and a now happy household. Thank you, Scott @everydayhomerepairs 👍🏾👍🏾Perfect 2 thumbs up!
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The dish soap worked wonders. I had a very stubborn clog that I almost gave up on and called a plumber for. Fortunately the dish soap swooped in and saved the day. Thanks!
I put bleach first and know i cant use soap
Ofc this is happening while I’m on my period
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I'm a 41F homeowner on YT looking for reviews regarding the typical household name brand "Drain-os" and came across this, watched it, got out of bed and got the Dawn Disbsoap and poured it in the sink and toilet bc they have both been VERY SLOW with draining and flushing. Waited around 30 minutes, filled my dog's large water bowl in the tub with the hottest setting. The sink drained after two "flushes" of extremely hot water and I added about 5 bowls worth of the very hot water into the toilet without flushing, waited a couple of seconds, flushed, then added another 3 bowls until finally it drained normally. SO GLAD that I now know this trick!! THANK YOU 😊 🙏 for this!!
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You share great practical info --- and in a way that is so easy to understand. THANKS!
Thanks a lot sir. Me and my friend waiting for plumber for more than 3 hours but finally i got this video and finally it work's. Literally it works as magic.
What a useful video for such a common problem. 👍👍
If you are watching this video, and you don't have a plunger, go get a plunger before you clog the toilet. I always reach for the float first, but the refill hose tip is a great hack. Excellent info for anyone with indoor plumbing.
Thanks!
Note to add is that a Toilet plunger is different from a "standard" plunger, but you might be able to hack it with a standard one if it isnt too bad.
Wow the soap worked !! Thanks a ton
Fantastic advice about using dish soap to help unclog a toilet. Will use ur advice next time my toilet clogs. Kudos for vid. Anticipating next one one.
This video saved me from an overflow disaster, thank you!
Good info! Using the float is easier and saves the supply line valve, especially if it is old and hasn't been used for some time. It can start to drip after you turn it back on.
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We just got a new toilet put in and this is what happened luckily I ran into your video you got straight to the point and I fixed it thank you sir!!
THANKS SCOTT…WE HAVE USED #3 to many times…never thunk 😉of dish soap and hot water Also when the bowl is full we put the flap down as quickly as possible …AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WITH OTHERS 👍😍😍😍
Many thanks for this tip. Much appreciated. Worked a treat 👍
Thank you so much for the useful advice!🙏
I always enjoy your videos. Love your tips, hacks and advice. They are always informative, helpful and clearly explained. Thank you so much. Best to you and your family always
Thanks Brad, I appreciate the kind words and your support 👍
Thank you for your service
Thank you, the dishwashing gel hack worked for me.
Great information. Thank you greetings from Arizona.
Thank you so much for this! The soap trick Worked within 20min for me
My toilet had been clogged and for a number of days beforehand I noticed the flush was getting weaker, and weaker and water was filling up a bit higher than normal during this time. I suspected that there was a small clog or some type of buildup in the drain. I decided to use the dish soap and hot water route to clear things up all the way down. Took a few tries but the hot water and dish soap cleared everything up very nicely, now the toilet is flushing great again. I recommend everyone try this instead of jumping to the plunger right away, instead of boiling water I'd use hot water from the tap instead as boiled water can damage the toilet itself as well as the pipes.
Love the CAT 5 connection next to the toilet in your library
Really useful, as always. Thanks.
My daughter is terrified of the toilet overflowing so I found this to kinda explain the process and show her there's nothing to be scared of... I took way more away from it than she did 🤣🤣 I learned quite a bit! Thanks for the tips!
you are an amazing guardian for showing your daughter this !! she definitely appreciates you! :))
That’s awesome, thanks for the feedback Michele and glad you found an additional use for the video 😂
Bruh, I'm 30 and have the same fear after understanding how it works
One of the best methods to unclog a toilet is to use a “closet auger” which looks like the letter “J” that has a plastic sleeve on the “J” end to protect the toilet bowl from being scratched. Insert the closet auger into the bottom of the bowl opening, then slowly turn the handle and slowly extend the spring auger deeper into the bowl to break up the clog. Works every time. Sometimes using a plunger will actually compact the clog even further. The closet auger is available at any bid box store or hardware store.
@@EverydayHomeRepairsi got one question to ask u whenever i flush the toilet and the water goes down really slow because i know theirs ain’t no toilet paper stuck inside the toilet only a lot of poop how can i get the poop to go all the way down do i need to use the toilet auger let me know because i need to fix my toilet really bad
If it’s clogged, and you’re scared it’s going to overflow: best method is squeeze several squeezes of dish soap (any kind) and let it sit for about 30 min. No hot water needed. Then flush. Works every time. True story: my grown kid’s toilet was clogged for 2 weeks. Don’t ask why they let it go that long. I walked in with dish soap and fixed it in minutes. Also: I’ve put new American Standard toilets in all my last 4 houses. They’re the ones that flush 25 golf balls. (In those commercials)They almost never clog. They pretty much render a plunger almost unnecessary.
Thank you, very helpful video for future reference. 👍🏼
Wow dish soap really does work! Tried the plunger and even Green gobbler. Thought for sure I'd have to call the plumber.
Great information, thanks!
pretty useful information Scott
Outstanding video sir!
Hello, thanks for the video. The hot water does work. The better plunger is the ribbed kind.
I’ve used the dish soap technique for several years. It works.
thank you so much, so helpful.
Thanks Every day home repairs
Another good one. Thanks!
Saving this video to my favorites
Thanks for sharing!
If I am a guest in someone's house and I have to use the toilet. I always do a two-flush if I have a bowel movement. I flush the crap then I wipe and flush again. This minimizes the chance of plugging up the toilet.
Wow good job man
thanks! highly informative!
Hey Bro, U are genius 😊..The above method worked for me. Although it took bit more time, but eventually it cleared the clog. Than u very much.God bless u.
Thank you so much.I tried this.and I actually fixed it🎉😊
Great job thank you.
Thank you, you just saved me a constant headache!!! 😤
Nicely explained thank you
You bet!
I’ve also used a toilet bowl cleaning brush, they are usually kept beside the toilet in most houses, sometimes just enough of that will act like a plunger.
Very helpful video.
Thanks alot to u man, it's really works, everything is perfectly done, now me don't need to worries about toilet bowl choked anymore, ur a good man👍👍👍👍👍
An old style mop in a bin bag is a good make shift plunger that helped me in the past
Great video tips!
Great. info thank you so much
OMGosh, plunger didn’t help, but the Dawn + hot tap water worked! Thank you!!
Yes! Thank you! It worked!! 😮😊
AWESOME DUDE, THANKS
I try to watch all your videos!
Another Awesome Video
very informative dialog and visual info on all of his videos
Thanks John 👍
Thank you sir you saved me from a big disaster of a mess to clean up
Here to help 🙌
Out of three toilets in the house I had one old 5 gallons per flush toilet. It started acting funny it was flushing but not very well, leaving bits of paper and floaties. I asked the Mrs for a toilet for my birthday. Woohoo, right? After install I took the old toilet out to the garage to smash it to throw it in the trash bin. Low and behold I found a round flat rubber washer like the one used in the overflow/ flapper pipe, all folded up blocking one of the flush channels going around the rim. The house is 30 years old and we've owned it for 5. I can't think how that got there. The washer must have moved far enough in to partially block the flow! The new dual flush toilet from HD is working perfectly!
i am.about try this tomorrow . hopefully it works on my case as i do not wanna call for a plumber anymore
thanks so much........had company this afternoon before I went to work. Just got home and after flushing, my toilet to begin to overflow. Had a plunger but the dishsoap too was the way to go.
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That dish soap trick I have never heard of before. I will give it a go the next time I have a clogged toilet.
Thank you a lot.
To anyone installing a toilet please: we all know someone's going to clog it eventually. If there's _anywhere_ to use a quarter turn valve with a big handle it's the valve right before the toilet. Stop installing multi-turn valves there. Seriously, over the lifetime of the toilet, how many overflows are likely to be prevented by using a valve with a large, brightly-colored handle instead of one that takes several seconds to close, statistically speaking? If there's anywhere to not just use whatever the cheapest valve is, it's there. You know it. I know it. Let's not pretend that the inevitable isn't going to happen and then the person who caused it isn't likely to spend precious seconds panicking and hoping it will just clear itself before it overflows.
Man you know nothing about the repair business. I don't have the time or money to be installing fancy convenience valves just because you literally can't handle your own shit and are going to have diarrhea everywhere. Not my problem or my fault
@@hobbes5043 someone that doesn't understand how the English language or basic human decency works or that it's often not diarrhea that clogs toilets shouldn't really be trying to tell anyone what they don't understand. Now shoo, troll, and don't stay up too late.
@@hobbes5043 Thanks for being so helpful
@@hobbes5043 ...dude... Not sure what sort of "repairs" you're doing, but quarter turn valves install exactly the same as the standard valves that have been around forever. As for the money aspect: the quarter turn valves cost about a dollar more - max! And it's not like light bulbs, or outlets, where you might have to buy twenty or more per house. Most houses have two toilets. I'm sure the homeowner wouldn't mind an extra two or three bucks for the convenience. Good lord!
@@mrcryptozoic817 I think he's still mad that Betamax lost the format wars.
Thanks for the video =)
Thanks
Thank you sir
Before I watched this video, I did try the Dawn dish soap trick, using a generous amount and ended up with tons and tons of bubbles. I also tried two different good plungers. I now have a gallon of Green Gobbler in the bowl. It has been sitting there for five days. I have been scared to try flushing again, because I didn’t want that stuff going all over the floor if it overflows. But, now that I’ve watched your video, I know how to prevent that. Thank you. Now, I have to get up my courage.
Godspeed
At the 3th scenario, may I suggest if the flap is still floating letting the water go to the bowl, first push it down to stop the flow and then, lift the float and disconnect the overflow.
Agreed 👍
Sorry, sir, but there is no such thing as "3th"! Correctly stated, it is 3rd--meaning third---NOT 3th, which would be "thirth," or worse, "threeth"!
@@jb6712 I am guessing Pierette is not a « sir », if we are nitpicking words. 😉
thankyou so much man you helped me like an angel.....also saved a lot of money.....guys his trick works like a charm 😍😍😍😍😍😍
One time I had a clog and I kicked the side of the toilet near the trap and it worked! Not too hard or soft kick. Just a couple good thumps.
Good to know
I did apt maintenance for over 10 yrs. Had many clogged toilets to deal with. We had a 6' snake to put down the drain. Also I used buckets filled with hot water to help loosen and move things along. Some problems require additional steps to end the problem. The complexes I had were family and 62 and older or disabled of any age. One resident was on 15 different medications some of which made the stool hard and did not want to follow the curves of the toilet. After a number of clogs I was finally able to get management to ok a power flush toilet that took care of the problem. Kids using too much toilet paper. Need to be trained to clean up with less as it needlessly wastes paper. I would instruct residents to pour a couple of buckets of hot water down the toilet drain once a week to help keep things clean. Also flushing part of the way thru session to keep a huge "pile up" from happening.
Worked for me 👍
Hey Scott! I knew most of this but another well done video you have made here. Along the lines of toilets and to use one of your catch phrases, what is your "go to" fill valve?
I need to find this man and give him a big hug for saving me from a very traumatic episode of “poop all over the floor”!!!
Bro thx so much bc I’m only 10 and my toilet flooded and I had got scared and started looking for stuff and I decided that I should look on here and it worked very much.
Thank you for the tip. My family's toilet was clogged and I'm scared of using the plunger. Can you believe using this trick works? Yes, it's takes a couple of hot tap and dishwasher but it really worked! (P.S. It was my first time unclogging the toilet.)
Thanks. The dishwashing fluid worked for me. I'm a bit concerned that when I flush the toilet there's a noticeable glug glug sound coming from the plug hole in the bath tub and vice versa with the toilet bowl when the bath is drained.
thanks much.
Thank you so much i was stresset
Thanks me and my mom will give this a try
Best of luck!
Thank u soooooooo much
Thanks you really saved me I’m having a really bad day I did some things I I’m not proud of today them stayed up all night doing something I wish I never would have done then clogged the toilet and I didn’t want to explain to my parents what I did 😔 I prey that future me I smarter don’t make the same mistake plz not again this pain is worse then anything I’ve ever felt