| Works Well For | Does NOT Work For | | :--- | :--- | | Soap scum & grease clogs | Solid objects (toys, phone, cotton swabs) | | "Soft" clogs (toilet paper, feces) | "Hard" clogs (cat litter, sand, gravel) | | Slow-draining toilets | Completely blocked, water-to-the-rim toilets | | Preventative maintenance | Root intrusions or sewer line issues |
The hot water helps to:
Most household toilet clogs are caused by a combination of excess toilet paper and organic waste. Hot water acts as a powerful solvent in two ways: unblocking toilet with hot water