When a toilet refuses to flush due to solid waste and paper blocking the trapway, stop flushing repeatedly to prevent an overflow. Instead, grab a heavy-duty rubber flange plunger, ensure there is enough water in the bowl to cover the rubber bell, create a tight airtight seal over the drain opening, and pump vigorously up and down several times to build pressure and dislodge the obstruction through the siphon pipe. Callout type="warning" title="Hygiene Warning": Wear rubber gloves and eye protection to prevent splashing contaminated wastewater. Verification: Watch the water level in the bowl drop rapidly and drain away cleanly once the clog is cleared.
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