A clogged toilet is annoying, but avoid the flush-and-prayer method to flush multiple times, as this could lead to overflow. Here’s how to deal with a clogged toilet If you don't have a plunger ...

While this is the most popular plunger design, it's not very effective for plunging a toilet. The flat rim of the cup plunger ...

Most toilet backups aren't 100% blocked, so there's a good chance yours will drain slowly at first. Keep an eye on the water level and, as it drops, continue to add more hot water to keep it full.