Found this thread on google looking for a good plunger. OP asked for plunger recommendations and I only see one in the comments with a bunch of other advice on how to soften your husbands stool. Reddit is funny and opinions on plungers are hard to find I gues.
The cup plunger is designed primarily for sinks and tubs; basically any drain that is on a flat surface. The second type is called the flange plunger, and it looks a lot like the cup plunger but with an added circular piece at the bottom, which allows it to form a seal around more uneven drains like you find in a toilet. But after a bit of research, I discovered I can plunge the sink drain just like the toilet.
In some cases, you may need a different plunger type, but for my sink I was able to use a standard toilet plunger (be sure to sanitize before/after!). A toilet plunger is a simple yet effective tool used to unclog toilets. It typically consists of a rubber cup attached to a handle.
When the cup is pressed against the drain opening in the toilet bowl and then pushed down and pulled up repeatedly, it creates suction that can dislodge blockages. There are two main types of toilet plungers: Cup Plunger: This type has a simple rubber cup with a. Yea this is the same one I use.
Works great! Pro tip: Use this plunger to clear the water out of a toilet bowl when removing/replacing the toilet. We installed a Kohler toilet and our current flange style toilet plunger doesn't work with this hole shape. The internet has told me there are only two style options for toilet plungers, flange and accordian.
For toilet stoppages, I never bring in a plunger, always a toilet auger. I'll use a plunger to help 'drop' standing water but never to actually 'clear' a stoppage. Though most of these tools cost less than $20, the best plunger is key to get you out of a bathroom mess fast.
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