Can I use liquid plumbing in my bathroom?
A bad smell is caused by a blocked toilet.Problems with the toilet can get very messy since everyone uses it several times a day.You don't want to make a bigger mess out of a simple toilet repair than you already are.The results can be disastrous if you treat this plumbing fixture the same as any other.Pouring in half a bottle of off-the-shelf chemical drain opener is usually the best way to clear a sink or tub drain.Don't try it with a toilet; you'll have to use old-fashioned mechanical methods.
Store-bought drain openers are caustic.They won't fix the problem because they are not designed for toilet piping twists and turns.Chemicals can splash out of the toilet and cause serious burns if you try to use a snake to fix it.Don't use a chemical drain opener for a toilet that's in bad shape.
The ball-force type is what you should start with.With a few good, straight pumps, you can probably get rid of the clog with this type of plunger.
Put on rubber gloves to protect your hands if the plunger doesn't work.The sewer snake is the end of the toilet auger.Continue until it stops.It may stick several times before you get to the mass of the clog.If you think you've reached something that won't budge, try to hook it with the snake.Pull and the clog will break up.