From waist height, slowly pour the hot water into the bowl—not directly into the drain hole. Aim for the center to avoid splashing.
If the bowl is nearly full, bail out water into a bucket until it’s about halfway down. hot water in toilet to unclog
Heat tap water until it’s very hot but not boiling (steam rising, but no bubbles). Around 140°F (60°C) is ideal. From waist height, slowly pour the hot water
Pour ¼ cup of dish soap into the toilet bowl. Soap acts as a lubricant and degreaser. From waist height
Let it sit for 10–15 minutes. The heat and soap will soften the clog.