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If you do not actually work as a plumber, the idea of unclogging a toilet may sound intimidating. And even if you think you're capable of doing the dirty work yourself, knowing what this dirty work entails may be the problem.
Much of the time, people's first mistake is trying to force the toilet to flush. If it hasn't flushed the first time, this means there's something wrong. Continuing to press down the lever is not going to fix that. Once you have established that the toilet is indeed clogged, start simple and work your way up. Most people own a plunger, and all plungers are basically the same.
However, a more expensive type can be more efficient because of the quality of the inner-lip. This can be the difference between creating suction capable of unclogging, or leaving you in the same position you were in before.
Once you've established that the situation is a little more serious than a slight hiccup in the pipes, spreading newspaper on the ground, donning gloves, and turning off the water supply are good ideas for limiting mess and maintaining as much sanitation as possible. Plunging, if it is too powerful, can cause dirty water to slop out. At the bare minimum, wearing gloves keeps you from putting your bare hands on some filthy surfaces.
If, even after all this, the plunger is not strong enough to remove the what's clogging the tubes (and this usually means it is something bigger than toilet-paper or anything meant to be in the toilet), it is possible to buy an auger at your local hardware store which will most likely be capable of doing the job. Even the expense of this new hardware is nothing compared to plumber's fees. The store's employees can instruct you on how to use the augur. If, at this point, the toilet is clogged, you should probably consider calling in a professional.
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