💡 Never pour water exceeding 150°F into your toilet. The cost of a new toilet and floor repair far exceeds the price of a professional plunger or a plumber's visit.

If you are trying to dissolve a toilet paper clog, experts recommend these safer methods:

Save the boiling water for your pasta. Save the toilet for your... well, you know.

Run your bathtub or sink until the water is hot to the touch (roughly 120°F to 140°F).

: Adding a squeeze of dish soap with hot water can provide lubrication to help the clog slide through the trap.