Help please. Clogged Toilet

Question

I have a clogged toilet. My sister used the bathroom and flushed and it got clogged. Being that I am an idiot, I went and flushed the toilet again and the water rose and spilled over. It is too late to go to a hardware store and I have tried plunging. I will put off trying to unclog it until morning but my concern is wether or not the toliet will run during the night and spill over more or something like that. If so what do I need to do to prevent this from happening? Thank you in advance.

Also, will this one clogged toilet effect the other ones in the house?

Answer 1

There should be a shut off handle that you rotate to stop the water from running even if the toilet handle is pressed again.  It's somewhere behind the toilet.

The toilet shouldn't affect other toilets in the house.

Answer 2

Turn off the supply valve under the toilet tank.  This will stop any water from running into the toilet.  Tomorrow, see what your situation is like.  Maybe most of the water will go down. Get a bucket of water and pour it into the bowl fast. be ready to stop if it gets too high.  DO NOT FLUSH THE TOILET

You maw have to plunge the toilet, or rod it out with a snake.  Do not flush toilet normally until you can pour a bucket of water through and it goes right down.  Now it is safe to open the valve at the tank.

Answer 3

well jocelyn i thought we had this talk u dont want those tampons to reek in there =D

LMAO

Answer 4

It will not affect other toilets. If you are concerened with overflows, shut off the water supply the toilet.

For a clog that can not be cleared with a plunger, you will need to use a toilet snake to clear it. A basic snake would cost less than a plumber, but you have to be willing to get your hands dirty to use it.

Answer 5

You might need to use a auger snake on it, but in the mean time there are a couple things you can try.  You may have an awful Congressionally mandated low flow toilet - if that's the case you may need more water pressure.  

1.  Try plunging right after flushing, but keep an eye on the water level.  If this does not work, try step two.

2.  Get a large bucket of water (at least a gallons - best with 2-3) and when the water has gotten to its lowest point (maybe after sitting for a couple of hours) pour the water forcefully and directly on the hole.  The pressure usually will force the clog down and out.

Before trying these though, make sure you understand how the toilet works to avoid causing another over flow.

First, take the lid off the back of the toilet.  You will see a round float that bobs with the water.  You will also see a rubber stopper flap on the bottom.

When you flush the toilet, notice that the stopper flap rises to release the water into the bowl.  If you shut the flap, it will stop water from flowing into the bowl.

The float moves water into the tank.  If you lift the rubber flap up and let all the water drain from the tank, water will still continue to flow into the tank (and then into the bowl since the flap is up) until the bob is held up to a certain level.  

Answer 6

that would suck you knwo they always tell you to throw stuff in the trash (tampons)