A way to clear a clogged toilet without any tools

How to unclog a toilet without a plunger.

Tenants and homeowners need to understand that putting down the wrong things in your drain will cause damage to both the pipes and the environment. This damage can be very expensive and create very expensive charges to the tenant's ledger. This solution use heavy dishwasher soap to loosen the clog.

Things to not put down the drain

This is not a complete list, but things that are meant to absorb water like band aids , flour, etc will cause lots of problems in the drain. This means that you will be responsible for the damages. Here is a list of other items. Do you recognize other things to not put down the drain? We tried to highlight issues that may affect traditional homes with modern sewage system or a septic system (toilet paper is not recommended in a system like that).

Dental Floss is not to be put down the toilet
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Chewing Gum Is Not To Be Put Down The Toilet
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Do not dispose of Pet Fish
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Do Not Dispose of Bandaids in Toilets
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Do Not Dispose of Face Masks Down the Toilet
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Do not dispose of Tea Leaves down a toilet
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Do Not Dispose of Plastic Bags Down the Toilet
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Do Not Dispose of Cat Litter Down the Toilet
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Condoms should not be disposed of down the toilet
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Feminine products like tampons should not be disposed of down the toilet
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Why do we share?

We manage properties for our owners, but we want smooth relationships with our tenants and homeowners. We create these pages to help educate our Houston and Dallas tenants that we hope that they stay for years and have a easy experience. To increase your enjoyment of a home, our property managers compile common issues and repairs that can be avoided by tenants. Remember improper use could lead to huge repair bills which are your liability.

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