How To Snake A Toilet With A Hanger [upd] «Proven»
Pull the hanger out slowly. Prepare for the reveal. It might be a wad of wet hair, a child’s hairpin, or—in legendary cases—a dental floss “spider” that’s been collecting debris for months. Drop the horror directly into a trash bag.
Wrap a small piece of or duct tape around the hook end.
Put on gloves. Lay the towel around the base of the toilet. Turn off the water supply valve (the little knob behind the toilet) to prevent surprise geysers. Flush once to lower the water level, leaving just a murky puddle.
Insert the hooked end into the drain. Gently push it in while the wire. You are feeling for an obstruction. Once you hit the clog, use a push-and-pull motion to break it apart or a twisting motion to try and snag it. 4. Test the Flow
Wire hangers can scratch the smooth inner surface of your toilet’s trap. Scratches give future clogs a place to grab onto, making your toilet more prone to blockages. So this trick is strictly for emergencies—like a rental deposit on the line or a single-bathroom apartment at 2 AM.
This is the most critical step. You must modify the hanger so it can reach the clog without scratching the porcelain.
Before you begin, spread towels or newspaper around the base of the toilet. If the bowl is filled to the brim with water, give it some time to drain down slightly. If the water level is dangerously high and not draining, do not flush it again, as this could cause an overflow.
Using a is a classic DIY move when you’re in a pinch and don't have a professional plumbing snake . It works best for minor clogs located near the top of the drain. 1. Prep the Hanger
Wire hangers are prone to rusting and are now contaminated, so it is best to of the hanger rather than trying to clean it.
Pull the hanger out slowly. Prepare for the reveal. It might be a wad of wet hair, a child’s hairpin, or—in legendary cases—a dental floss “spider” that’s been collecting debris for months. Drop the horror directly into a trash bag.
Wrap a small piece of or duct tape around the hook end.
Put on gloves. Lay the towel around the base of the toilet. Turn off the water supply valve (the little knob behind the toilet) to prevent surprise geysers. Flush once to lower the water level, leaving just a murky puddle.
Insert the hooked end into the drain. Gently push it in while the wire. You are feeling for an obstruction. Once you hit the clog, use a push-and-pull motion to break it apart or a twisting motion to try and snag it. 4. Test the Flow
Wire hangers can scratch the smooth inner surface of your toilet’s trap. Scratches give future clogs a place to grab onto, making your toilet more prone to blockages. So this trick is strictly for emergencies—like a rental deposit on the line or a single-bathroom apartment at 2 AM.
This is the most critical step. You must modify the hanger so it can reach the clog without scratching the porcelain.
Before you begin, spread towels or newspaper around the base of the toilet. If the bowl is filled to the brim with water, give it some time to drain down slightly. If the water level is dangerously high and not draining, do not flush it again, as this could cause an overflow.
Using a is a classic DIY move when you’re in a pinch and don't have a professional plumbing snake . It works best for minor clogs located near the top of the drain. 1. Prep the Hanger
Wire hangers are prone to rusting and are now contaminated, so it is best to of the hanger rather than trying to clean it.
