Soap And Hot Water To Unclog Toilet (2024)

Stand up straight and pour the hot water into the bowl from about waist level. The height and steady stream help generate force to push the soap and water into the drain. Don’t pour slowly—do it in a steady, continuous flow.

The heat and soap need time to soften and lubricate the clog. Don’t flush yet. soap and hot water to unclog toilet

Squeeze a generous amount of liquid dish soap (¼ to ½ cup) directly into the toilet bowl. Let it sink toward the drain opening. Stand up straight and pour the hot water

Run your tap until the water is as hot as possible. Fill your kettle or pot with this hot (not boiling) water. The heat and soap need time to soften and lubricate the clog

If the bowl is nearly full, bail out some water into a bucket until it’s about halfway down. This prevents overflow when you add water.