How to Use a Closet Auger

Learn to Clear Clogs Using a Toilet Snake

The geniuses over at uncloggingdrains101.com have done it again with an in depth article on how to use a closet auger, otherwise known as a toilet snake.

Closet augers are easy to use and inexpensive, possibly saving hundreds of dollars on the first avoided service call from a professional.

The article discusses differences in drain augers, safety concerns, and proper technique. Also included are instructional  diagrams and informative How-To videos.

The most stubborn clogged toilets will sometimes not be cleared even by lengthy softening and vigorous plunging. In these situations, the next step is to use a tool called a handheld closet auger. The tem closet comes from the old euphemism for bathrooms, water closet, and refers to the fact that the auger is specifically designed for use on toilets and commodes. Augers are also the tool to use when attempting to clear any clog that is not soft or decomposable in nature, such as a toy or toiletry.