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Want to know how to unblock a toilet? Blocked toilets are one of the most common plumbing problems experienced by Sydney residents and business owners. Pressing the flush button and watching the toilet fill up with wastewater can be stressful and embarrassing. Luckily, learning how to unblock a toilet is relatively simple.
Consider all the food scraps, hair, soap residue and other foreign debris that gets washed or flushed down the drain on a daily basis. These items accumulate in your plumbing pipes over time and can cause a blocked drain. Getting your drains regularly cleaned by a Sydney plumber can fix minor clogs before they turn into a major issue.
If you've got a blocked drain or blocked toilet, the simplest DIY method to fix it is using a plunger. They are cheap and readily available from all hardware stores. Make sure you use the correct plunger for a job. You’ll need a drain plunger or cup plunger for the majority of clogged drains. Toilets are the exception. To unblock a clogged toilet you’ll need a specific toilet plunger which is often called a flange plunger.
