Unblocking Toilet With Hot Water ◎

Squeeze a generous amount (about ¼ cup) of liquid dish soap into the toilet bowl. Dish soap is a surfactant, meaning it breaks surface tension and acts as a lubricant. It also helps break down fats. Let the soap sit for 5 minutes.

Tip: Pour from a height of about 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) above the bowl to create pressure, but avoid splashing. unblocking toilet with hot water

Do not flush immediately. Let the hot water and soap sit for 10–15 minutes. The heat needs time to soften the blockage. You may see the water level slowly start to sink—this is a great sign that the clog is dissolving. Squeeze a generous amount (about ¼ cup) of