To stop a toilet from leaking at the bottom, you must remove the porcelain bowl and replace the failed wax ring seal. Shut off the water supply valve, flush to empty the tank, disconnect the supply line, unbolt the floor nuts, and lift the toilet off the floor. Scrape away old wax residue from the flange and bowl, install a new wax ring, carefully lower the toilet straight down onto the new seal, and tighten the floor bolts evenly without cracking the porcelain. Callout type="warning" title="Hygiene Warning": Wear rubber gloves when handling sewage seals. Verification: Flush the toilet multiple times and check the base to ensure zero water leakage.
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