No one likes to talk about it, but truth be told, it happens. Toilets malfunction. They get clogged. Sure, it’s inconvenient, but more than that, downright embarrassing if you’re somewhere other than ...

It’s never an ideal situation: A quick trip to the bathroom followed by a single flush and, boom, you’re dealing with a clogged drain or—much worse—a nearly overflowing toilet. If you find yourself ...

Most clogged toilets can be unstopped with soap, hot water and time. A clogged toilet and a plunger typically go hand-in-hand. But if you don't have a plunger and you're dealing with a clog, don't ...

When your toilet is clogged, you may be tempted to keep flushing, but don’t do that. Here’s what to do. A clogged toilet is annoying, but avoid the flush-and-prayer method to flush multiple times, as ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Let's say you're a person who's known for their devotion to extreme cleanliness—especially in the ...

From toothpaste to hair, makeup, and bath products, your bathroom sink takes a lot. Clogs are annoying but inevitable, and when your sink backs up, it's tempting to reach for harsh chemical drain ...

There's only one thing more embarrassing we can think of than a clogged toilet: not having a plunger on hand to resolve the issue. When the water levels in your toilet bowl start rise, so does your ...

Pull the drain stopper out of the drain and soak it in a cup of white vinegar to loosen any gunk that may be clinging to it. While the stopper is soaking, give your drain a quick cleaning with some ...