A toilet snake is also a type of auger, with a much thinner and more flexible cable. It’s usually only about six to 10 feet long. If the cable is flexible enough to reach into a sink or shower ...

You will need a toilet auger, some towels and a bucket. Do not use a drain snake in place of a toilet auger. Toilet auger snakes are thicker, stronger and much shorter than drain snakes.

We evaluated drain snakes and augers—for both professionals and homeowners—to find the best tools for tackling the toughest clogs in sinks, tubs, and toilets.

Snake the Toilet If there is a blockage in the toilet drain and plunging is unsuccessful, snake the toilet with a toilet auger, which is a manual device with a handle that ranges from 3 to 6 feet ...

If you decide to try a snake yourself, we recommend the Ridgid 59787 3-foot Toilet Auger. It has oversize handles on both the sleeve and the wand, making it easy to hold and maneuver.

Toilet/flange plunger. Snake/auger. Old towels. 1. First, pour ¼ cup of dish soap down the toilet bowl and let it soak for around 25 minutes.

If it still backs up, move to the closet auger. A closet auger (aka toilet snake) is a short plumbing snake with a rubber boot on it to prevent scratching the porcelain.

Toilet clogs happen, and keeping the best tool for the job close at hand will rid your problem fast and prevent costly plumber visits. Guests will thank you too, even if they never mention it.