Hot Water In Toilet To Unclog [better] May 2026

Pour ¼ cup of dish soap into the toilet bowl. Soap acts as a lubricant and degreaser.

Heat tap water until it’s very hot but not boiling (steam rising, but no bubbles). Around 140°F (60°C) is ideal. hot water in toilet to unclog

If the bowl is nearly full, bail out water into a bucket until it’s about halfway down. Pour ¼ cup of dish soap into the toilet bowl

From waist height, slowly pour the hot water into the bowl—not directly into the drain hole. Aim for the center to avoid splashing. hot water in toilet to unclog