Clean The Rim Jets If mineral deposits or bacteria build up in the holes, it will affect the water pressure that's important for pushing the contents of the toilet down the drain. Luckily, this is a pretty simple fix. Take some vinegar and an old toothbrush – then reach up into the rim jets to clean out all the holes.
However the only way to make it ``stronger'' is to increase the volume or pressure of the water going into the bowl. The best way to accomplish more pressure is to remove your existing toilet and install a ``pressure assist'' toilet. I am partial to the American Standard pressure assist'' toilet.
Using a toilet bowl cleaner, for example Lime-A-Way® or Clorox®, hold the flapper open and pour 1–2 cups of cleaning solution down the flush valve opening. Be careful to not let any cleaner spill over into the tank. If it does, wipe it up immediately. Let the toilet sit unused for several hours or overnight.
Clean Them: Use a wire hanger or a small brush to clear out any blockages, which can improve flushing performance. Use a Toilet Tank Bag: These bags can be filled with water and placed in the tank to increase the water level temporarily, leading to a stronger flush.
1. Check the Flapper: The flapper in the tank might not be lifting fully. If it's damaged or dirty, it may not allow enough water to flow into the bowl. Clean or replace the flapper if necessary. 2. Inspect the Chain: The chain that connects the flapper to the flush lever might be too loose or too tight.
Increase the Tank's Water Level
The toilet tank's water level greatly determines the power of every flush. A half-full tank will lack the water pressure your toilet needs to flush adequately.
Check the water level:
This cause by far the most common reason for slow flushing toilets. If the water in the tank is not up to the recommended level, you may have poor flushing power.
Can I Install Flushmate® in my existing toilet? No! FLUSHMATE cannot be retrofitted to an existing gravity bowl. Bowls designed to work with FLUSHMATE harness the energy FLUSHMATE delivers to the bowl to create a "pushing" action for the waste.
When the toilet is clogged, it's often possible to unclog the toilet with dish soap. Liquid dish soap is denser than water, so when dish soap is added to water, it sinks. 1 After the dish soap settles, it loosens the obstruction.
If the water level is too low, the toilet won't flush properly. Gently move the ball valve up and down. Check the lift chain is connected properly and that the flapper is seated correctly. It could be that the toilet is blocked.
There is only one Drano® product recommended for use in slow-running toilets: Drano® Max Build-Up Remover. It contains microorganisms that break down organic matter in pipes that can slow water flow. (However, it will not open a completely clogged toilet. For that problem, see How to Unclog a Toilet.)
Use a solution of one part bleach to ten parts water. Let it sit about five minutes in the overflow tube, then flush the toilet. Then put on some gloves and use a piece of wire to clean out each jet. When all the jets are clean, scrub around them with a bleach-compatible cleaner.
When it comes to strength of flushing, pressure-assist designs are stronger than gravity flush mechanisms, but slightly less powerful than vacuum-assist ones. The design is similar to that of the vacuum-assist toilet, which makes use of a pressurized tank that functions like a huge water balloon.
The vinegar dissolves the calcium (hard water build up) in the flush ring and the siphon jet, allowing the toilet to once again work as designed. Annual treatment could be necessary. Depending on the amount of hard water build up, repeated applications may be required.
Increasing the water level in your tank should improve the power of the flush.
Heat a gallon of water on the stove, and squirt about one-half cup of dish soap in the toilet. The water should be hot but not boiling. Pour it into the toilet. Wait at least 15 minutes before flushing.
Tank Has Too Little Water
If so, the fix is as simple as twisting the flush valve back on. Another reason the toilet won't flush, even if it's not clogged, is that your float ball isn't adjusting to the water levels in your toilet. To fix this, you might need an expert.
Clear clog in the trap
As with most toilet issues, the most logical place to start is by checking to make sure there isn't a blockage or clog. Even a small or partial clog can disrupt the water flow enough to prevent a full flush.