Toilets always clog up when you need it least. If you don't have a pawn in the house, you can use a plastic bottle.
When the toilet becomes clogged, joy arises – not only because the next visit to the toilet is not secured. Many people simply don't know how to help themselves in such moments other than to flush again and again and thus possibly cause the toilet bowl to overflow. A poop, i.e. a suction cup, is the easiest, fastest and most environmentally friendly method of unclogging at such moments. However, if you don't have one in the house, you can also use a simple trick. All you need is an old plastic bottle.
How to unclog in the toilet with a PET bottle?
If the toilet is clogged, an old PET bottle will help. © schauhuber/Imago
Whether it's cola (which, by the way, can remove urine scale in the toilet), soda or water: a large PET bottle can be found in almost every household. Once the plastic bottle has been emptied, it is ideal as a substitute for Pömpel - and the water in the toilet bowl will soon drain off again. But even with a clogged siphon, a PET bottle can work wonders.
It is best to get the excess toilet paper out of the toilet bowl beforehand with the help of household gloves and throw it in the trash can. Then you're ready to go. Here's how the trick works:
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What home remedies help with clogged toilets
In addition to PET bottles and pots, natural home remedies also help to relieve blockages in the toilet. However, this will take a little more time. Vinegar and baking soda need to soak about overnight. After that, the water in the toilet should drain freely again.