To plunge a clogged ... the toilet flushes smoothly. Plunging a toilet works by creating a vacuum and pressure system to dislodge the clog. When you push the plunger down, it forces air or water ...

Clogged, jammed, blocked, backed up – however you say it – here's how to handle some common toilet mishaps without a plumber. Plus, the right way to use a plunger, when to call a pro and why ...