Almost everyone at least once in a lifetime faces the same question: how to unclog a toilet with poop in it? The answer is on the surface; you can easily dissolve the problem with the tips from the article.
Here I have gathered several methods that are widely used by professional plumbers and amateurs.
Guide on the Poop-Blocked Toilet
Don’t rush to call Mario from his Mushroom Kingdom the very moment you find a clogged toilet with poop; use my simple recommendations. While the whole action is not a pleasurable type of activity, you can still perform it quickly and painlessly.
Don’t overpay for a plumber when you can deal with the problem yourself. However, if the problem is with the mainline, you have to make the call to a professional.
Why does the clog happen?
It can happen to everyone. In rare cases, the problem can’t be removed without a professional plumber. However, most toilet blocks can be removed by their owners. All you need is to know the reason for the problem. There are numerous things you can’t flush. Here are the top popular causes:
- You try to flush more than the pipe can handle. If you are flushing too much at the same time, prepare to deal with a toilet clogged with toilet paper and poop. The paper mixed with waste can simply block the flush of water;
- Parents with kids usually have the same problem with versatile objects thrown into the toilet. Before you flush the water, check the bowl. Toys can cause serious problems and may lead to the necessity of calling the plumber. Also, kids can accidentally drop some things there;
- Old toilet. Sometimes the reason why the poop won’t flush is too obvious; you have to change some parts of the toilet. It might not work properly, and nothing can fix it;
- Lack of water in the tank. Make sure that the tank is full. If you don’t want to waste too much water, try to find a dual flush option;
- Pipes are blocked with tree roots. Unbelievably, this is one of the most common reasons why the poop stuck in a toilet won’t flush. The roots may clog the pipes;
- Pipes are blocked with calcium. Hard water produces calcium. It can grow in layers inside the pipe, narrowing down the passageway;
- The mainline can be blocked as well. This is not your problem to solve, and in case the main line is blocked, it is the plumber who must deal with it.
How to unclog the toilet
A clogged toilet is not the reason for anxiety. You can easily deal with it; just pick one or several recommendations from the list and use them one by one.
Plunger
The most common advice on how to fix a clogged toilet with poop is to take a plunger. It is an old classic that still works. It is nothing more than a wooden or plastic stick with a rubber suction cup. Its history goes back to 1874 and up to the present day.
Since that date, it was upgraded only once, in 1876, when the developer added a flattened rim two years later. To unclog the toilet, you need to make a vacuum into the bowl’s open part. Push and pull, so the pressure from your moves cleans the pipes. After that, flush the water.
Toilet brush
A toilet brush is a perfect option for cleaning the bowl. It can’t deal with a severe clog. But if you don’t have anything more except a toilet brush near you, try to unclog the toilet with it. Try to press the block down inside the drain.
Metal cloth hanger
There is a well-known scheme of how to dissolve feces in a toilet with a cloth hanger. Before you push the hanger inside the drain, stop to consider some aspects.
You need to cover the metal with plastic; otherwise, you will damage the porcelain. Put one end of the unwrapped hanger into the bowl and move it, removing the clog.
Hot water with dish soap
Hot water also is helpful for removing poop. You can soften it inside the drain with hot water. Yet, you need some time for this procedure. It requires repeating your moves several times. Pour the water into the bowl and wait. Replace the cold water completely. Wait for 10 minutes before flushing.
Coca-Cola
You need only 20 fl oz Coca-Cola bottles to get rid of the clog. You have to pour the drink into the bowl. After that, cover the bowl with plastic foil and wait for one hour. The foil and Coca-Cola will create pressure and clean the drain. To finish the cleaning procedure, you need to flush the toilet.
Your hands
It may sound disgusting, but this is the best way to check whether there are no other objects blocking the pipe. Not everyone has the proper tools to unblock the toilet. Use waterproof rubber gloves, and don’t forget to throw them away or wash them afterward.
Use the plunger and the garbage bag for this job. Pump the bowl with the plunger at first. Remove the plunger with the parts that have stuck to it and throw them in the bag. Flush the toilet after you make sure that there is no block inside the bowl.
Baking soda
Baking soda has a similar effect to Coca-Cola. It is also great for cleaning the bowl and removing the old stains. You can mix soda with vinegar for a better effect.
Mix 1 cup of soda with 1 cup of vinegar and pour it into the bowl. Another option is to use baking soda with plastic foil. Pour the warm water and add soda. Cover the bowl with the foil and wait for an hour.
Shampoo
First, you need to pour the hot water into the bowl. Add the shampoo. You have to wait approximately half an hour, depending on the case. Add more hot water to clean the clog for sure.
Chemicals
There are numerous chemicals available on the market for these specific cases. You can buy chemicals that are not mixed with other substances, but I strongly recommend you to use ready-made products to avoid any problems that may appear.
Chemicals can be extremely dangerous. They may cause skin irritation, blindness, and other health issues, as well as allergic reactions. Pour the ready-made liquid into the bowl and wait for the time indicated on the bottle.
Household bleach
Bleach is one of the most popular chemicals that dissolve poop. It is good for severe cases. Depending on the level of the problem, you can add up to 3 cups of bleach inside the toilet. It will dissolve the poop, and you will flush it easily.
FAQ About Clogged Toilets
If you still have some questions left, you may find your answers here. I have gathered the most popular searches on the Internet about blocked toilet bowls. If you have something to add to my answers, you can do it in the comments below.
Why does my poop clog the toilet?
This may be a sign of regular constipation. It means that your poop is usually stuck inside the last part of the large intestine, constantly stretching and enlarging it before the release. This causes discomfort and problems with the health, and it makes the poop bigger than normal and less soft.
The first thing you can do is ask your doctor about this problem. Perhaps, you are drinking not enough water or eating insufficient fiber.
This problem does not allow you to lose weight or enjoy your daily routine. It may lead to versatile consequences if you don’t pay attention to it.
How to flush poop that is too big to flush?
You can use all the methods discussed earlier. I also recommend you not to rush and stop flushing the toilet every second. If you have shampoo, baking soda, boiling water, or other remedies from the list nearby, just use them. If you are in the guest bathroom, you can use the toilet brush.
Don’t forget to wash it as well after everything is over. Don’t rush, or you may aggravate the situation and lose your tools in the toilet. Make sure it is your poop and not some other objects blocking the drain. Don’t forget to wear gloves if you want to use your hands.
What dissolves poop?
To dissolve poop, you don’t necessarily have to use chemicals. Vinegar can unclog the toilet as well, but you’ll have to wait a little longer. The baking soda dissolves the poop too.
This is why the combination of vinegar and baking soda cleans the toilet twice faster. Bleach is one of the most popular ways to get rid of the clog with chemicals. Boiled water can soften the block, while shampoo just helps to make it slippery and easy to get through the pipe.
Preventing the Block
There is no one hundred percent guarantee of a blocked toilet will never happen to you. It occurs for different reasons that may be not even related to you. However, you can try to lessen the chances by eating healthy food and cleaning the bowl every week.
Check out the drain at least once in a while. If you have more suggestions, leave them in the comments. Have you used any of my tips for the toilet clog? Were they helpful?
Also read:
- How to Adjust Water Level in Toilet Bowl
- Toilet Gurgling
- Toilet Drain Pipe Sizes
- Toilet Wax Ring
- How to Shim a Toilet
- How to Unclog a Toilet That’s Backing Up Into the Bathtub
Gerald Carpenter
My name is Gerald Carpenter and I am a professional plumber in the third generation. My father was a plumber, my grandfather was a plumber. I wish I had records on my other ancestors.
