The Fizzy Fix: Does Baking Soda and Vinegar Actually Unclog a Toilet?

If the bowl is full to the brim, you’ll need to bail out some water. You want the bowl about half-full. If it’s empty, add a little water; the reaction needs a liquid environment to travel through the pipes. 2. The Baking Soda Base

It should not be a first-line treatment. For the vast majority of toilet clogs, a flange-style plunger is significantly more effective and faster. If the plunger fails after 3–5 attempts, use a toilet auger. Reserve the baking soda/vinegar method only for situations where a plunger is unavailable and the clog is known to be solely toilet paper.

Better as a deodorizer than a declogger.