How to Drain A Toilet: A How-to Guide

Written by Jaimie Clark in Categories How To Guide

You have a problem with your toilet. But don’t know how to drain a toilet?

If you have ever had the unfortunate experience of being faced with a clogged toilet, then you know how frustrating it can be. Not only is it an unpleasant task, but it can lead to some pretty expensive consequences if the problem isn’t fixed quickly enough. Fortunately for those who aren’t too keen on plunging toilets and dealing with smelly messes, there are ways to drain a toilet without all that icky work.

DIY Guide: How to Drain A Toilet?

There are a few different ways to go about this, but one of the most common is to use a plunger. To do that you will need:

A toilet bowl with water in it (duh!).
The appropriately sized plunger for your toilet basin. If you don’t have one already, make sure your purchase comes with adaptors so you can change them out depending on what size of hole your drainage pipe has. For example, some plungers come with an adapter that allows them to be used as both small and large toilets/plumbing setups.
Bucket or other container placed near the back end of the toilet – just in case! This is also where any waste should go when flushed from the toilet bowl.
Some toilet paper to grab hold of the plunger and help push it, if needed.
If you have a smaller drainage pipe (about one inch in diameter) then place your plunger directly over the hole on top of the water inside the basin. Keep your arm down as far as possible so that when pulling up with force, you are able to create enough suction for draining all or most of the clog material from within. However, before doing this make sure that there is no more than two inches worth of waste matter stuck inside because otherwise it will not be effectively removed by just using a plunger alone!
For larger pipes (around three inches in diameter), position yourself at about 12 o’clock, and pull up at the same time as pushing down with your plunger.
If it still does not work, you may need to contact a plumber who will help snake your drainpipe or fix any broken pipes.
Now you know how to drain a toilet! It’s easy with the steps above. Now that there is no more clog in your pipe, it should be easier for water and other materials to flow freely inside of your home or business plumbing system. If this does not work, try using boiling hot water on the blocked area in order to loosen up any blockage before attempting those tips again. You can also use a natural solution such as vinegar if needed by pouring one cup down the overflow valve until things are flowing smoothly once again!

Ask A Professional

If you are still in the problem to drain a toilet, then ask for professional help. Find a plumber in your area. He/She can easily fix your problem within a short time.

FAQs

Here are some common questions including answers. These can help you to understand the issue easily and quickly.

So, let’s go to read the part.

Q. What should you do if there is no water in your toilet bowl?

In that situation, first, you should see if the water is still draining. If not, then the problem may be with your home’s plumbing or in the main sewer line that needs to be repaired by a plumber.

Q. What should I do if my toilet won’t flush?

If it doesn’t work at all, try pouring some bleach down into the bowl so there will be fewer bacteria floating around and cause an odor issue. You can also use boiling hot water on the blocked area to loosen up any blockage before attempting those tips again. You can also use a natural solution such as vinegar if needed by pouring one cup down the overflow valve until things are flowing smoothly once again!

Q. How can I unclog my toilet without a plunger?

If your toilet is clogged and you do not have a plunger on hand, you can try pouring baking soda and vinegar down the overflow pipe to help loosen up any blockage. Just pour one cup of each all over the top where it is clogged!

Follow these steps:

Clear out anything that may be blocking your toilet using hot water or bleach if needed
Pour some baking soda and vinegar mixed together into an overflowing drain with boiling water for best results or use natural solutions such as lemon juice – push sharply until drains are unclogged
If nothing works, then call out professionals in order to avoid costly damage to surrounding plumbing systems!

Q. Why does the bottom of my toilet keep running over after using it and what causes this problem?

If you face this type of problem that the toilet keeps running over water then you should flush your drains with baking soda or white vinegar mixed, following by boiling water if needed for best results!

A blockage is most likely the cause to prevent any further leakage into adjacent plumbing systems from occurring longer than they would have otherwise. If a plunger does not work on its own, then it’s time to call out professionals in order to avoid costly damage such as sewage seeping up through your floorboards!

Q. How do you drain a toilet to clean it?

To train a toilet to clean, one should fill the toilet bowl with a mixture of water, bleach, and vinegar. The mixture may then be left in the toilet for an hour or more to work.

Q. What are some ways to avoid clogs?

Clogging problems can often arise when people pour items such as oils down their drains which they later regret doing so! To avoid this from happening, simply dispose of these types of materials into trash bags before disposing of them outside your home on garbage day instead! For those that want extra protection against clogs, however, you might consider using kitchen strainers over any sinks within your household regularly to catch debris like food scraps that would otherwise end up going down your drain pipes.

Q. How do you unclog a toilet when a plunger doesn’t work?

You can unclog a toilet without a plunger. To do it you should follow specific procedures. For this, you can read our other blog article.