We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Watching the waste remain in the bowl and noticing the water draining painfully slowly, you might think that your toilet is prone to clogs.

A clogged toilet is annoying, but avoid the flush-and-prayer method to flush multiple times, as this could lead to overflow. If you don't have a plunger, here's how you can use to unclog your toilet.

Open the toilet tank, lift the flapper, allow a cup or two of water to drain into the bowl and watch what happens. If it stays put, chances are the clog is in the toilet’s internal trap or the waste ...