You often hear plumbers claim a plunger can clear 95% to 99% of toilet clogs. That may be a bit optimistic, but a plunger definitely works most of the time. I would say it's the first tool you should ...

Boiling water, he says, poses a risk of cracking a porcelain toilet. The added force of the falling water mimics the oomph of ...

To clean your toilet bowl brush: Pour bleach into your toilet bowl and submerge the brush. Let it soak for 30 minutes. Flush ...

First clear out the bowl with a toilet plunger. Even if water is not visibly backed up in the toilet bowl, it may be backed up farther down the line due to obstructions. Depositing items other ...

Q: Help! My toilet won’t flush. The handle moves freely, but nothing happens when I press down. Can I fix it without calling a plumber? A: Toilet not flushing? For what it’s worth, you’re ...

There’s almost nothing worst than a broken toilet. No matter what type of toilet you have, whether it’s overflowing, clogged or just constantly running, if your commode needs repair, it’s ...

We asked public health experts how to use a toilet seat cover correctly—and whether it's actually necessary The last time I needed to use a public restroom, I faced two unappealing options.

No, not that one. Get a sink-only plunger for this job and leave the toilet plunger behind your toilet. Be aware that this method will be most effective if you can remove the stopper completely ...

Insert the commode pot and cushion - removing the pot lid before use. After using the commode, lift the toilet seat on the commode. Remove and empty the commode pot using the handle. After each use, ...

Learn more about it. If you pride yourself on an active lifestyle, or have friends and family members who have one, then you’ve likely heard of taking a cold plunge. It’s a popular therapy ...

Long a European novelty, they're now taking root in the States, especially after the pandemic forced us to rethink our dependence on toilet paper. If you've been reluctant to switch from TP to ...

After you have removed the loose dirt, plunge the terra-cotta pots into a large pail or sink filled with water to which you have added a dollop of dish soap. Then, scrub the pots with either a ...