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• Heat 1 - gallon of water on the stove over low to medium heat. Use a pot with 2 side handles for easy pouring • Squirt about 1/2 - Cup of liquid dish soap into the toilet. More is better than less. ...

This article originally appeared on Angi and is syndicated by Cheapism. Backed-up toilets are an unpleasant, potentially embarrassing, and surprisingly common occurrence. Plunging your toilet may seem ...