What should I do if the toilet is blocked? Three methods to teach you how to quickly unblock

A clogged toilet is a common problem in households that can cause inconvenience and distress. In this article, we’ll share three simple yet effective ways to help you unclog your toilet quickly.

Method 1: Use a special toilet unclogging device

1. Prepare a special toilet unclogging device, also called "toilet unclogging". This tool usually has a long handle and a rubber suction cup.
2. Insert the unclogger into the toilet drain hole so that the rubber suction cup completely covers the drain hole.
3. Press down firmly on the unclogger and then pull it up quickly. This creates a pressure difference and helps clear the blockage.
4. Press and pull up repeatedly until the toilet drains smoothly.

Method 2: Use hot water and dishwashing liquid

1. A mixture of hot water and dishwashing liquid can soften and dissolve clogs, helping to unclog the toilet.
2. Pour some hot water into the toilet first, then pour some dishwashing liquid.
3. Wait a few minutes for the mixture to work in the toilet bowl.
4. Flush again to see if the toilet is clear.

Method 3: Use pipe cleaners

1. Choose a pipe cleaner suitable for the toilet (such as Tongle) and use it according to the instructions in the instruction manual.
2. Pour an appropriate amount of detergent into the toilet and wait for a while.
3. Flush again (sometimes you need to add hot water) to see if the toilet is clear.

It should be noted that if the above methods cannot clear the clogged toilet, or the toilet is seriously clogged, it is recommended to contact a professional pipe unblocking service immediately to avoid causing more serious problems.

Tap water pipeline maintenance and water supply and drainage sanitation and safety standards (2025-2026 Guidelines)

The residential water supply and drainage system is like the blood vessel and metabolic system of the building. According to Taiwan's tap water quality standards and building technical rules for water supply and drainage and sanitary equipment, home water quality and water pressure stability directly affect the water health of the whole family and the lifespan of water equipment. After decades of use, galvanized iron pipes that are common in old apartment buildings in Shuangbei often develop thick rust tumors and biological mud films inside the pipe walls, which not only significantly reduces the water output, but may also release heavy metal impurities, seriously affecting the safety of drinking water.

In terms of hot water systems, old apartments often suffer from insufficient water pressure between floors (dynamic water pressure is less than 0.3 kg/cm²), causing gas water heaters to ignite poorly or bathing to become hot and cold. When installing a pressurizing motor, it is recommended to use a "DC variable frequency constant pressure silent pressurizer" or "electronic flow control pressurizer" with microcomputer chip control to avoid the pipeline water hammer (Water Hammer) effect caused by frequent activation of traditional mechanical pressure switches from damaging old pipe joints. When renovating water supply pipelines, the mainstream industry currently uses SUS304 stainless steel double-crimped coated pipes, which are shock-resistant, temperature-resistant, rust-resistant and corrosion-resistant, and have a service life of more than 30 years.

Key points for daily protection and acceptance of water supply and drainage equipment

1. Water meter static leak detection method: When no one in the house is using water and all faucets and toilet inlet valves are closed, observe whether the small red plum blossom pointer in the center of the water meter continues to rotate; if it rotates slightly, it means there is hidden slow seepage in the indoor pipeline or toilet tank.
2. Water trap and water seal anti-odor maintenance: There are traps (water seals) inside the bathroom floor drain head and floor drain. If no one uses them for a long time, the isolation effect will be lost due to water evaporation, causing the building's public sewage pipes to cause methane and cockroach pests to enter the room along the pipes. It is recommended to pour 500c.c. of clean water every week to keep the water seal full.
3. Regular disassembly and cleaning of the faucet aerator: The aerator filter at the front of the faucet outlet should be removed and cleaned every six months to remove fine sand and calcium carbonate scale deposits carried by the tap water to maintain smooth water flow.