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Straighten out the wire coat hanger by hand or using pliers. If you are removing some stuck toilet paper, you can try bending a hook at the end of the hanger so you can pull it out or push it through.

When your toilet is clogged, you may be tempted to keep flushing, but don’t do that. Here’s what to do. A clogged toilet is annoying, but avoid the flush-and-prayer method to flush multiple times, as ...