Stuck in a situation with a toilet bowl clogged with hard poop and paper? Don’t panic—this blog got you covered. First and foremost, stop flushing repeatedly; it will make is much worse as it will fill the bowl instead. Solutions for a clogged toilet are easy when you understand the science behind your clogged toilet. This guide will explain from problem to solution, explaining how to unclog a toilet full of poop with proven and effective methods, whether you are in your home or someone else’s as a guest. Table Of Contents 1. Why Is Your Toilet Clogged with Poop and Water? 2. What Dissolves Poop Fast in a Toilet? 3. What Breaks Down Poop in the Toilet Naturally? 4. How to Unclog a Toilet Full of Poop and Water Step by Step 5. How to Use a Plunger When There Is Poop in the Toilet 6. How to Unclog a Toilet Full of Poop Without a Plunger 7. How to Dissolve Hard Poop Stuck in the Toilet 8. Things Not to Do When Your Toilet Is Clogged with Hard Poop 9. Why is my toilet often getting clogged? 10. When to Call a Plumber Why Is Your Toilet Clogged with Poop and Water? There are a number of reasons behind why your toilet gets backed up. Hard poop is the most frequent and common one that we will talk about. Hard poop with toilet paper regularly clogs toilets; we often see this as plumbers, and this kind of thing sometimes gets easily unclogged even before we reach the customer’s house. This mainly happens when you don’t flush after your first dump and end up using a lot of toilet paper, combining your waste and paper, creating a tight space in the toilet trap, which is too much for flush water to push beyond the trap. Toilet paper itself is not the reason; it breaks down easily in water, but flushing it after piling up too much at once, along with a big dump, is the main reason. So, to avoid this situation, it is always best to flush halfway through when you are having hard stools or an upset stomach. What Dissolves Poop Fast in a Toilet? To dissolve poop fast in a toilet, you need substances that break down organic matter and reduce friction, such as dish soap, hot water, or chemical reactions from baking soda and vinegar. These methods typically work within 15 to 60 minutes—depending on the severity of the clog—and these are your quick answers for what dissolves poop faster. Dish Soap: This method works in between 15 and 30 minutes; if you are in a guest’s home, you can definitely use this method. Hot Water: This method usually takes between 30–60 minutes. This is also the best option if you are away from your personal washroom. Baking Soda and Vinegar: This method usually takes the same amount of time as hot water, about 30–45 minutes; this is best if used with hot water as an add-on. Enzyme Cleaner: This is known as an overnight solution with an expected time of 6-8 hr. No pressure, no hard work—just put the enzyme in the bowl, leave it for the night, and see the toilet flushing in the morning. Need Professional Plumbing Help? Our licensed experts are standing by 24/7. Call (416) 383-7378 What Breaks Down Poop in the Toilet Naturally? There are a number of solutions to break down poop in the toilet; among them, a natural & organic solution is always the best option. Along with hot water, it is one of the finest common options to break down hard poop easily. Enzyme cleaner, dish soap, or any bacteria-based cleaner are other options to break down naturally. These all work on the same principle; all work as lubricants, which help to soften your hard stuff into small pieces quickly and make it a small size to flush through your toilet trap. These all are plumber-proven methods with zero negative impact on your drainage system. Dish Soap Dish soap is one quick solution, which can be easily found in households, for which we don’t need to run to the store. Dish soap also works as a lubricant agent, which helps to break the hardest solid dump into small pieces, making it easy to pass from the toilet trap. This method is especially effective for the toilet that is clogged with toilet paper and hard dump. Hot Water Hot water is one of the easy ways. This method can be done without leaving the toilet. Mostly when you are a guest. But be cautious; pouring boiling hot water may crack your porcelain throne. Pouring hot water adds pressure as well as breaks down the hard poop, which smoothly gets pushed through the toilet. Baking Soda and Vinegar Baking soda with vinegar, as we know this works for everything. These two chemicals create a reaction with fizz and bubbles. This action loosens the grip of your poop on the toilet bowl and breaks the strongest into the simplest form, which gets flushed out easily. Enzyme Cleaner (Best Overnight Option) This technique is best if you have enough time. Enzyme-based cleaners are eco-friendly, powerful agents that break down your organic poop over time. This process takes around 6–8 hours with the same idea of a lubricant agent losing its grip on your poop. It is always best to use it overnight when the toilet is not in use, as it allows enzymes to digest your hard waste. How to Unclog a Toilet Full of Poop and Water Step by Step Step 1 — Stop Flushing Try to avoid flushing repeatedly, as it will only fill the bowl instead of fixing the issue. Before adding any water to a clogged bowl, ensure there is enough space to accommodate it so you don’t have to panic about an overflow. Step 2 — Wait and Let It Soften Water helps to soften your poop, so waiting patiently for 10–20 minutes may get your toilet unclogged. Once your waste absorbs water, over time it gets separated into small sizes. Step 3 — Add Dish Soap and Hot Water Pouring dishwashing liquid soap into your toilet can help dissolve poop fast. If there is no space, use a wet/dry vacuum to suck out some water and create room. Follow this with hot water poured from waist height to use gravity to your advantage. Pouring Dishwasher Soap in Toilet Vinegar and Baking Soda: A Natural Solution for Toilet Clogs Step 4—Use a Plunger Seek out the nearby plunger; most people keep a plunger near their toilet for these kinds of clogged situations. Strong 10–15 firm and continuous plunges restore your clogged toilet back to normal. Step 5—Try Baking Soda and Vinegar Perfect for creating internal pressure through fizzing. This action helps loosen the “grip” of the poop on the toilet bowl and breaks down the mass naturally. Step 6 — Use an Enzyme Cleaner Overnight For the most stubborn “hard poop clogging the toilet” issues, use an enzyme cleaner overnight. This is often the only way to dissolve hard stool in a toilet without manual intervention. Step 7 — Use a Drain Snake Snaking a toilet drain is quite tricky. Here we will do DIY home snaking using a metal coat hanger. Unravel a metal coat hanger until it is straight, then slowly push it into the toilet to manually break up the mass. Repeat this multiple times until you feel the water start to move. How to Use a Plunger When There Is Poop in the Toilet Use a Flange Plunger: Use a plunger with a fold-out sleeve (flange) rather than a flat cup plunger, as it creates a better seal in toilet drains. Soften the Rubber: Soak the plunger in hot water for a minute or two to make the rubber more pliable. Create a Tight Seal: Insert the plunger at an angle to ensure the cup fills with water, not air. Plunge Firmly: Perform 10–15 firm, slow, but consistent plunges. Hygiene: Always wear gloves and disinfect the plunger with hot water and the area after use. Still haven’t bought a plunger? Check out the picture below to find the best one for the job! How to Unclog a Toilet Full of Poop Without a Plunger If you don’t have a plunger nearby, you can use these methods to clear the bowl: Dish Soap + Hot Water: It is a simple, easy, and highly effective combination for lubrication and breakdown. Baking Soda + Vinegar: Perfect for creating internal pressure through fizzing. Enzyme Cleaner: The most effective “hands-off” approach. Wet/Dry Vacuum: Use this to suck out excess water if the bowl is overflowing before applying cleaners. Custom Homemade Auger: Unravel a metal coat hanger until it is straight, then slowly push it into the toilet to manually break up the mass. How to Dissolve Hard Poop Stuck in the Toilet A solution for a toilet clogged with hard poop requires more time and heat. Hard stool is more compacted and takes longer to hydrate and break down. For a hard-stool clogged toilet, start with an extended hot water soak. Pour hot water slowly from waist height to use gravity to your advantage. Next, add a generous amount of dish soap and leave it for at least 30 minutes. Use an enzyme cleaner overnight for the most stubborn issues. “If you experience hard stool frequently, increasing your daily water intake and dietary fiber can reduce the frequency of this problem significantly. A stool softener recommended by your doctor can also help in more persistent cases.” Things Not to Do When Your Toilet Is Clogged with Hard Poop Avoid Harsh Chemicals like Drano Avoid Use of Drano for Clogged Drain Never use harsh chemicals like Drano when dealing with a clogged toilet. These chemicals can be extremely dangerous for your drainage system, especially around your house with cast iron drain. The chemical reaction of drain with pipe can make the problem worse, weakening your pipes and causing long-term issues. Always opt for safer, more effective solutions instead. Don’t attempt to unclogged toilet where chemical line Drano pour, a small splash could potentially cause burn or even more serious issue to skin Why is my toilet often getting clogged? If you did all the DIY and unclogged your toilet several times and the toilet is still getting clogged for no reason. There are a number of reasons behind it. These two are common reasons we see in Toronto. Low flushing power: your toilet could be or flushing mechanism is slow. This means your toilet won’t flush enough water to push your waste out of the pipe. In this case it is always best to have the toilet inspected by a pro plumber to determine whether to repair or replace the toilet. Drainage pipe slow: Even after your waste passes through the toilet sometimes, a negative slope on the pipe may hold stuff, letting only water go by. This creates a kind of traffic jam of waste and toilet paper in the pipe, but your water escapes out from the side. After a certain time, whatever you flush—poop or toilet paper—piles up and lines up to the toilet trap, eventually clogging your toilet frequently. When to Call a Plumber The toilet has been clogged for more than 24 hours with no improvement Water is backing up into your shower or sink at the same time You hear gurgling sounds from other drains in the house You have tried all methods above and nothing has worked This keeps happening repeatedly every few weeks If you are in any situation mentioned above, it’s time to contact a professional plumber nearby. If you are in Toronto, contact us, Everest Drain and Plumbing, at (416) 383-7378 for professional assistance in the Greater Toronto Area.
