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Stay calm. Most clogs clear with patience.

If you have a shop vac, set it to liquids, seal the hose around the drain, and suck the clog out.

Straighten a metal hanger, leaving a small hook at one end. Wrap the tip with tape to avoid scratching porcelain. Gently work it down the drain to break up or pull out the clog.

Never flush again if the water is already high—it will overflow. Bail out excess water into a bucket first.

Add 1 cup of baking soda, then 1 cup of vinegar. Let it fizz for 30 minutes. Follow with hot water. This works best for organic clogs, not solid objects.

No plunger? No problem. Try these methods before calling a plumber.

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Wrap a plastic bag around the brush head, secure it, then use it like a plunger—push and pull vigorously to create pressure.