The feeling of watching as the toilet’s water slowly fills to its limit can create some anxiety, however, knowing how to deal with an overflowing toilet will leave you with the tools to deal with the stressful situation. Overflows in the toilet are typically due to the blockage or error in the tank’s float system which regulates the flow of water.

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If your toilet is beginning to overflow, follow these steps to stop water from flooding.

Close the Toilet Tank’s Flapper

This keeps any further water out of the basin. Inspect your toilet, and locate the flapper. It will look like a circular piece of rubber. It will be connected to a chain or a lever made of metal. Press it down to seal it, so that it can close to the floor of the tank.

Cut the water supply off

If you have an outlet, you’ll be able to locate it on the line that connects your bathroom and wall. It usually appears like a lever or small handle that is round or football-shaped. After you’ve located the shut-off valve you have to rotate it clockwise in order to stop the flow of water to the toilet.

Prepare the Float for Use

You must keep the float on the spot to ensure that no water gets into the tank of your toilet. The tank should be opened and look for the floating. It could appear like an oblong or round rubber ball that’s attached to an adjustable lever.

Plunging the Toilet

After that, you’ll have to wear gloves and take out the toilet blockage using the help of a flange plunger. Sometimes, the clog is too deep down the drain to take it out. In this case, you’ll have to employ the drain snake (plumber’s cable) to get it out of the way. If you’re unfamiliar with making use of a drain snake, it’s recommended to contact a plumber to ensure that you don’t cause damage to your pipes.

Examine the toilet

After clearing the blockage, check the toilet to make sure it’s functioning properly. Restart the water supply and then reposition the float. After that, flush. Then try it again to see whether your toilet overflows. After two times of clearing the toilet, if it is blocked, it is the right time to call professionals for assistance. Overflowing toilets are often indications that there is a bigger issue taking place.