Most clogged toilets can be unstopped with soap, hot water and time. A clogged toilet and a plunger typically go hand-in-hand. But if you don't have a plunger and you're dealing with a clog, don't ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Watching the waste remain in the bowl and noticing the water draining painfully slowly, you might think that your toilet is prone to clogs.

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