It happens to the best of us: a clogged toilet. If you’re very unlucky, it may happen at the worst time possible, such as when you’re expecting guests. What should you do in that situation?

Turns out you don’t need to call the plumber — there’s a much easier (and cheaper!) way.

Here is the genius trick that solves your problem in no time.

The panic that occurs when the toilet becomes clogged is no fun. A common mistake many make is to keep flushing, but this seldom helps and instead causes the water to rise even higher. Calling a plumber is of course an option, but there are times when this is not an option.

Thankfully, there’s a very simple trick to solve this nuisance.