Here are several effective methods to unclog a toilet without a plunger:

1. Dish Soap and Hot Water

• Pour a generous amount of liquid dish soap into the toilet bowl to lubricate the clog.
• Follow with a bucket of hot water (not boiling, to avoid cracking the porcelain) poured from waist height to create pressure.
• Let it sit for a few minutes to soften the blockage.
• Flush to see if the clog clears; repeat if necessary

2. Baking Soda and Vinegar

• Pour about one cup of baking soda into the toilet bowl.
• Slowly add one cup of vinegar; the mixture will fizz and bubble.
• Allow it to sit for 30 minutes to break down the clog.
• Flush the toilet to clear the blockage

3. Wire Coat Hanger or Drain Rod

• Straighten a wire coat hanger, keeping the hook intact.
• Carefully insert it into the toilet drain to break up or dislodge the clog.
• Use gentle pushing and twisting motions without scratching the porcelain.
• Flush after loosening the blockage

4. Toilet Brush Suction

• Use a toilet brush as a makeshift plunger by moving it up and down in the drain hole.
• This can create suction and help break up the clog.
• For hygiene, wrap the brush in a plastic bag before use

5. Hot Water Alone

• Pour hot (not boiling) water from a height into the toilet bowl.
• The force and heat can help loosen the clog

6. Bath Bombs (Optional)

• Drop a bath bomb (without non-dissolvable materials) into the bowl with hot water.
• Let it fizz and work on the clog for an hour or two

7. 2-Liter Soda Bottle Method

• Fill a 2-liter plastic bottle with hot water.
• Place your gloved thumb over the opening, insert it into the drain, and squeeze to force water pressure into the clog

These methods use common household items and can be tried before resorting to a plunger or professional help. Always avoid flushing repeatedly to prevent overflow, and be cautious with hot water temperature to protect your toilet bowl