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Using a plunger is one of the most effective ways to unclog a toilet. Here's how to do it:

1. Insert the plunger into the toilet bowl, making sure it completely covers the hole. Submerge the plunger fully in the water so that you can push and pull water through the opening, not air. If there isn’t enough water to cover the plunger, add water from the bathroom sink to the bowl. Running the plunger under hot water can soften it, which can help it create a better seal.

2. Pump the plunger over the hole. Push down gently at first, since the first plunge will push air into the bowl and could splash back. Then pull up sharply to disturb the clog and loosen it. Continue vigorously pushing and pulling until the water begins to drain. It may take 15 to 20 cycles before the toilet unclogs.

3. Flush the toilet to check if the clog has cleared. If plunging eventually drains the bowl, but the clog is still blocking a free flow down the drain, leave the plunger in the bowl and fill it with water 

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