This works because hot water softens and breaks down paper fibers faster than cold.

If hot water alone fails, add a lubricant.

Most people use a plunger wrong. Here’s the correct method for a paper clog:

If the clog is particularly stubborn, you can try using baking soda and vinegar to help break it down. Pour 1 cup of baking soda into the toilet bowl, followed by 1 cup of vinegar. Let the mixture sit for a few hours or overnight, then flush the toilet to see if the clog has cleared.

Do flush again. Each additional flush adds more water and compacts the paper tighter.

Clearing a toilet clogged with toilet paper is generally easier than clearing one caused by solid objects, because toilet paper is designed to break down in water.

This method works by lubricating the pipes and helping the paper break down faster.

Before you start any unclogging method, stop the toilet from overflowing if the water level is rising.

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