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DIY & Home Improvement

Kali

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1. not to me

Reply to Kaleva (Original post)

Fri Nov 28, 2014, 05:30 PM

Nov 2014

it seems to work better to use the suction action than the pushing. at least at first to dislodge the clog. I have found that you can cause it to burp some nasty water up out of the toilet if the clog is pretty secure - you push hard or fast and bloop, that water splashes back at you in stead of going down. better to push gently and than pull back with more strength.

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How to use a toilet plunger [View all] Kaleva Nov 2014 OP

not to me Kali Nov 2014 #1

Back when I was working, I'd put a drop cloth on the floor around the toilet. Kaleva Nov 2014 #2

Not only that, but gentle pushes and releases work better Warpy Nov 2014 #3