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Plumbing

How to Unblock a Toilet Safely, and When to Call a Plumber

Most toilet blockages are soft paper or waste in the pan’s trap and can be cleared with a flanged plunger, washing-up liquid and warm water, or a toilet auger. Solid objects, repeated blockages and problems in the drain beyond are different, and that is where DIY should stop.