A drain auger, on the other hand, will not scratch the porcelain of your toilet.
For that reason, it is never recommended to use an electric snake to clean a toilet stoppage.
What Is a Toilet Auger?
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A toilet auger is a specialized form of drain snake.
Toilet Auger vs.
Toilet Plunger
When a toilet becomes clogged, the first course of action is to try using atoilet plunger.
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Very often, this tool alone will free whatever clog is causing the problem.
Use one hand to hold the toilet auger housing and keep it in place.
Rotate the cable several times once it has reached its full extension.
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You may be able to feel when the cable reaches the clog, evident by the resistance.
In most cases, the clog now flushes onward through the toilet and into the drain system.
Flush the toilet several times to check that it has cleared completely.
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Repeat the snaking process, if necessary.
Buying vs. A couple of rental fees will nearly pay for the tool.
Occasionally wiping the cable with a cloth moistened with light machine oil will also keep it from rusting.
