This technique for unclogging a toilet with hot water can be quite messy but proves surprisingly effective for tackling smaller clogs, particularly those caused by an overload of toilet paper.

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Toilet with high water level in bowl in bathroom. - Jub Rubjob/Getty Images Toilet clogs can be a nuisance to deal with when they are occasional, and downright annoying when they happen often.

Toilet clogs can be a nuisance to deal with when they are occasional, and downright annoying when they happen often. Although plungers usually get the job done, using them can be a bit of a hassle. If ...