Toilet paper is designed to be flushed, but it has limits. By choosing the right paper, using less of it, and respecting your toilet’s flushing power, you can banish the dread of the rising water for good.
Pour a bucket of hot (not boiling) water into the bowl from waist height. The force of the pour can dislodge the paper, and the heat helps soften and break it down. Warning: Boiling water can crack porcelain. toilet paper clog toilet
Squeeze a generous amount of dish soap (about 1/4 cup) into the bowl. The soap acts as a lubricant, making the clog slippery. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. The soap will sink down and coat the paper and the pipe. Flush again. Toilet paper is designed to be flushed, but it has limits