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Dawn dish detergent. Swirl it 3 or 4 times and let it sit for 30 minutes, or you can plunge sooner, It gives lubrication to "stuff" and unclogs. Hot water from the tap works. Don't use boiling water. Yes Coke works for stains. Tooth paste also works for hard water stains. IT doesn't get it all off but sure helps.* * * * * *Have you ever had a backed up toilet and gone to the store for some Liquid Plumber or some such, only to find when reading labels that it's actually dangerous to use these chemicals in your toilet? I have, and found myself muttering "Where else am I likely to need it?!" on my way out of the store.
Fortunately, a friend has told me what you actually can safely pour down your toilet to take care of clogs, short of calling a plumber with a plumbing snake, and I found myself using it this afternoon: Coca Cola! (Gee, I wonder why they don't advertise it for this purpose. Okay, maybe I don't wonder.) This is why I always keep a six-pack on hand.
Margret