Some of the methods to Stop Toilet from Overflowing

If you are facing a flooding toilet, you can follow the below steps to avoid a messy situation:

• Avoid re-flush

If water rises immediately in a bowl after flushing. Then, you have to stop re-flushing because it means the clog blocks the water movement from the toilet drain.

• Search flapper inside the toilet tank

Search flapper at the bottom of your tank. It looks like a rubber circle friendly to the metal lever or chain.

• Push the flapper

Then, push the flapper closed because it may stop the flow of water into the bowl when it seals or shuts against the tank bottom.

• Search for the toilet water shut-off valve

The toilet water shut-off valve will be placed outside the water tank close to the toilet’s connection with the wall.

• Water shut off at the valve

Turn the water valve clockwise to restrict the entry of more amount of water into your toilet.

• Search for the toilet float

Search for float inside the tank which has a cup-like shape & cylindrical fill valve that will run vertically through it from the tank bottom.

• Tie the float

Tie the float to restrict its movement because as long as it stays in the right place, no additional amount of water will fill the tank.

• Clog removable

The next step is to take out the clog which causes the drain or toilet to back up. Wear some good rubber gloves then use a flange plunger to remove the blockage.

 But, if plunging creates it to splash over or overflow over the bowl sides, then firstly expose some water into the bucket. Also, remember to generate an airtight seal while using a plunger & plunge down and up for at least 10-20 seconds each time.

If the situation gets worse or you are incapable to solve this toilet problem on your own, it is advisable to contact a qualified and experienced plumber for more assistance.