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What breaks down poop in the toilet when it won't flush? There are several chemicals that dissolve hard poop quickly when a plunger won't work.Finding the one that works best for your situation involves knowing what those options are.Sometimes you can just leave it to soften and flush it later, but there are times when that doesn’t work. Luckily I have researched what the best ways are to do this by using the right chemicals or taking more drastic measures. The most effective way is to use one of the products that have been specially formulated to take care of hard stools and other organic matter blocking your toilet. We'll start out by going over what those are and then giving some information on some DIY solutions to break down poop that block the toilet. In this article:Enzymes that break down poopDIY option to dissolve fecesHot water and dish soap liquidBreak hard stools up manuallyPower Assist Flush ToiletDoes bleach work?Final thoughts on hard poop that won’t flush Enzymes that break down poop A bio enzymatic liquid is ideal for dissolving hard poop quickly to make it flushable. It is formulated for restaurant grease traps but luckily the enzymes also break down poop. The enzymes eat away at organic matter to soften it so it will end up flushing on its own. The solution linked below has a bonus of eliminating the smell as well.It is a much safer solution than other chemicals like hydrogen peroxide so I recommend having one on hand even if your hard poop was a one time thing. It is a good way to help a toilet unclog itself on its own even for other types of clogs. I have a bottle of this or something similar at home in case of times like these. 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If it still gets stuck then you should use a good power plunger to force it down. At this point it will be softer and the plunger should make quick work of it. # Preview Product Price 1 Power Plunger $24.69 Click To Read More! 2 K-Co Innovations Johny Jolter Plunger $39.99 $31.99 Click To Read More! 3 Toilet Plunger Air Power Bathroom Plunger High Pressure Drain Blaster Gun Powerful for Bathroom,... $29.99 Click To Read More! 4 JS Jackson Supplies Professional Bellows Accordion Toilet Plunger, High Pressure Thrust Plunge... $12.99 Click To Read More! Hot water and dish soap liquid Dish soap liquid works similarly to the enzyme liquid and is very effective as a DIY solution to flushing hard poop. It works quickly and is a very inexpensive option. Add 1 cup of dishwashing liquid to your toilet bowl. It is heavier than water and will sink down to surround the stool. Then add a gallon of hot water. Make sure it is not boiling! Boiling water will crack your toilet bowl so just make sure it is not at a boil when you dump it in. Something around 180°F is probably the limit.Let it sit for around 20 minutes or so and then flush. Again, it may not be totally dissolved at this point, but it should be soft enough to go down on its own. If it shows signs that it wants to go down, try a plunger.You may need to repeat the process at least once to get it to go down on its own. Break hard stools up manually Many people that often have large feces also keep a poop knife handy. If you can’t wait 30 minutes or more and don’t have a plunger (By the way, why don’t you have a plunger?) then you’ll need to don the rubber gloves and cut it up.That should make it manageable enough to be able to flush. Alternatively, you can use a spatula or just use your gloved hands to mash it up enough. Now, if the stool is way down in the pipes and is clogging the toilet then you will need a toilet auger or a toilet dredge that goes down into the pipe to dislodge it. Don’t use Drano! It can damage your toilet and is quite dangerous if it splatters on you when you try to plunge it. Power Assist Flush Toilet Power assist toilets are an incredible way to deal with flushing hard poop. They use very high pressure to force clogs through the pipes and into the sewer.You should do yourself a favor and look into this system that will help you flush just about anything through your toilet pipe. If you have frequent hard poops that require some force to flush then this is the answer. Those methods above are great when you don't have this problem often but if you have to do this every day then it becomes an issue.The great thing about this device is that it fits in most toilet tanks. Then, you will never have a clogged toilet again. whether it is from a large poop or for some other reason. 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Add a few tablespoons of it and let it sit for around 30 minutes. Then, pour warm water over it to help push the stool down. If it doesn't flush right away let it sit for a while longer. Plunging it at this point may work to force it down, but it can be dangerous to do this as splashing water could get into your eyes. Again, be very careful and wear protection. Final thoughts on hard poop that won’t flush Always expect the unexpected when it comes to plumbing and fixtures in general. You may not always have too much poop to flush or hard stools that clog toilets, but expect it to happen eventually.Have those tools and products stocked in your home so you have it at hand when you will eventually need it.Have you ever had a stool too hard or big to go down the toilet? 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